An acute care survey released last week from the Ontario Hospital Association saw 92 hospitals participate from a total of 123 in Ontario (representing 173 sites). But neither La Verendrye hospital here, nor the health centres in Emo and Rainy River, were listed in the results, perhaps causing some district […]
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A whole other beast than the highly-successful “Shades of Yellow” exhibition, an art show set for this spring at the Fine Line Art Gallery here is bound to be as “Wild ’n Wooly” as its theme. “There’s been a very, very good reception so far,” said Jean Richards, a member […]
The Northwest District Catholic School Board approved the template for a self-evaluation during its monthly meeting here last night. The board, which conducted a videoconference linked to its Dryden and Sioux Lookout offices, approved both the board and the director of education evaluation templates for use in the coming months. […]
While a Crime Stoppers open house last Thursday night at La Place Rendez-Vous only drew one local resident, the information session wasn’t all for naught as the person who did attend said she eventually might join the committee here. “It was informal but covered a lot of information,” said the […]
As a visual way for local artists to make their mark in honour of the town’s centennial, museum curator Pam Hawley recently put into motion a group project that will be unveiled at the “Celebration of the Arts” festival here in early June. Following the theme, “Celebrating Community,” the concept […]
The Progressive Conservative party in Kenora-Rainy River riding have made their choice. The local riding association will hold a meeting Feb. 1 to make it official, but it already has determined who the party’s candidate will be for the upcoming provincial election—widely expected to be called this spring. That person […]
As temperatures outside continue to plummet, what better way is there to pass time than behind the warmth of a good jacket—a book jacket, that is. Students at Robert Moore School here have been doing just that. As part of a literacy incentive program, students in the school’s Mustangs Book […]
With a $500 donation from OPSEU Local #375 last Thursday, and news Tuesday the Voyageurs Lions Club also has turned over a cheque for $500, support for the Kiwanis Club’s skate park project keeps growing. And Steve Maki, who has spearheaded the venture since the fall, said it’s time to […]
He’s making his list and checking it twice. No, that’s not Santa, but Bill Limerick, environmental health team leader for the Northwestern Health Unit, whose team of six inspectors is finding out who’s been naughty and nice with respect to complying with the health unit’s ban on smoking in all […]
With a $500 donation from OPSEU Local #375 last Thursday, and news Tuesday the Voyageurs Lions Club also has turned over a cheque for $500, support for the Kiwanis Club’s skate park project keeps growing. And Steve Maki, who has spearheaded the venture since the fall, said it’s time to […]
As a visual way for local artists to make their mark in honour of the town’s centennial, museum curator Pam Hawley recently put into motion a group project that will be unveiled at the “Celebration of the Arts” festival here in early June. Following the theme, “Celebrating Community,” the concept […]
In the continuing effort to help local families with medical costs, the Fort Frances Community Chest is busy organizing its fifth-annual benefit dinner, which will be held Feb. 16 at La Place Rendez-Vous. “Things are moving along well so far,” said Georges Blanc, who is helping organize the dinner as […]
