As April comes to a close so will classes at most post-secondary institutions across the country. To the joy of most mothers out there, their “babies” are probably coming home for the summer from university. Also to the joy of employers in the area students are coming home for the […]
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After being recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the safest communities in the world in which to live, the Rainy River District now has another feather in its hat. The Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition (RRVSC) has just received the 2002 Award of Excellence from the Safe […]
Got old batteries, cleaning fluids, aerosol containers, or paint cans lying around but don’t know how to get rid of them? If so, the Rainy River First Nation Watershed Program, in co-operation with the Town of Fort Frances and other district municipalities, have a solution when Household Hazardous Waste Day […]
Having been “on the loose” at the Fine Line Art Gallery since April 12, a menagerie of about 30 pieces of works by area artists will for one last evening remain untamed this Saturday for the grand finale of the “Wild ’n Wooly” exhibit. And filling the gallery that evening […]
The month of May is rapidly approaching, but if there is any room on your calendar, you might want to circle May 10 and keep it clear. That’s the day the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee (RRDCPC) and the OPP are jointly sponsoring Vital Services Day at the Emo-La […]
After reaching a tentative deal with secondary school teachers last Thursday, the Rainy River District School Board reached a tentative agreement with elementary school teachers late Monday afternoon. “The negotiating team for the board is happy with the possibility to have all our bargaining units under contract by next week,” […]
As unfiltered images of war torn Iraq flooded into our living rooms, the price of war became truly visible in the shattered homes and injured Iraqi children. One child, Ali Ismaeel Abbas, was found in Iraq after a missile hit his home. His parents were killed, he was badly burned […]
Despite being originally announced back in May, 2000 that it would close in 2004, the Fort Frances Jail will remain open for the foreseeable future, much to the relief of the town. “I think the staff were quite happy to hear about it,” said Ian Booth, superintendent of the Fort […]
The town will be on the search for a new manager of Operations and Facilities, as Pat Hickerson, the man currently in the position, will be moving back to B.C. “I’m going to work for another consulting firm in Vernon, B.C.,” said Hickerson on Friday, when asked why he was […]
“State of the Union” is theme of the 57th annual general meeting and conference of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association here May 1-3 at La Place Rendez-Vous Hotel. But what makes this conference, which will see dozens of delegates from across the region, a little more special is a certain […]
The Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association will be holding it’s annual spring meeting tomorrow, and the agenda seems light. “There’s not a tonne of major issues this year, which is nice,” said Tom Pearson, president of NWOTA. “Usually we’re bogged down with issues.” The meeting, which begins with the election of […]
April 28 through May 2 is officially “Education Week” in Ontario, and while many schools will be participating in activities designed to stimulate the minds of young children while educating parents on their children’s progress, one school is taking a somewhat enlightened approach this year. Alberton School retained the services […]
