In March, 1982, a group of 10 Rainy Lake Region Tribal Chiefs were confronted with a problem of monumental proportions—far too many of their young people were sick, dying, and running afoul of the law due to issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, and severe behavioural disorders. The existing system […]
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In an act of community sharing and co-operation that epitomizes the Thanksgiving Day holiday tradition, Huffman School hosted a feast last Friday that taught students about togetherness and friendship. Huffman staff, students, and parents held the event in partnership with representatives of the Town of Fort Frances, Couchiching First Nation, […]
There’s an old saying about how a little child shall lead them. And perhaps it’s time some people took the lead from our younger citizens and thought twice before dumping their garbage along the banks of the beautiful Rainy River. Last week, a group of Grade 5 and 6 students […]
Norfab, the local fabrication company and success story, added another feather to its cap by bringing home the inaugural Judge’s Choice award from the Northern Ontario Business Association awards ceremony last Thursday night in Thunder Bay. “We feel excellent about winning the award,” said Bill Boulton, Norfab’s national sales and […]
Patients requiring specialized eye care here will be able to eliminate some of the costly—and in some cases dangerous—travelling associated with the diagnosis and treatment of their conditions now that a new doctor is in the house. Dr. Rash Nigam, an opthamologist from Winnipeg, will be making the trip to […]
Naturopathic medicine, while gaining in popularity in recent years, still is a relatively unknown science to many. Naturopathy is not so much a form of treatment as a number of therapies used together to help the body fight and prevent disease. Everything from a simple change in diet, to herbs […]
Do you know a special kid? Probably. Most people seem to know some young person who stands out in the crowd, but very rarely do they take time to issue words of encouragement or let that child know how special they are. Well, here’s your chance. Once again, nominees are […]
The Town of Fort Frances won’t be accepting Mastercard or Visa as a means of payment for bills after some investigation by administration found it’s not worth the convenience it previously was thought to be. “The general consensus is it’s only a way to lose revenue,” said Coun. Roy Avis, […]
Cool but sunny weather greeted a group of local naturalists earlier this month as they converged on a bog as part of an ongoing project to protect one of nature’s water filters. The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists, in co-operation with Alberton Township, have been developing a bog walk at […]
With the deadline coming up Oct. 31, some nominations for “Citizen of the Year” for 2003 have come in so far. “We have a couple, which is great,” town administrative assistant Loreen Holt said yesterday, adding those who submit nomination forms often wait until the last minute. The forms are […]
While the Town of Fort Frances may had ended 2002 with a deficit of $1.81 million, a year-end audit by BDO Dunwoody revealed at last night’s council meeting proved councillors can’t be held responsible for the budget snafu. “Councillors have been taking abuse, which they shouldn’t be,” remarked Mayor Glenn […]
Town council awarded a tender to Tom Veert Contracting Ltd. to run the municipal landfill for the next five years at its regular meeting last night. And in the wake of a recent landfill operations study, as well as the need to cut back on operating expenses, there will be […]
