New teachers with the Rainy River District School Board spent the last two days in the classroom as part of a mentoring program aimed at giving new staff the support they need when classes begin. The program, which started last year, matches new teachers to experienced ones throughout the board. […]
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While the local Chamber of Commerce only officially launch-ed its $3 centennial coin Tuesday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum, the keepsake that’s also legal tender already has been a hit in the month since its release. “We had lots of individuals asking for coins even before they came out, […]
From drinking water to the spring bear hunt, the changes lying before Ontario municipalities were clear, Fort Frances Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said after returning from the annual meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario last week in Toronto. “The premier [Ernie Eves] had a very interesting speech on tax-free […]
A new community improvement plan, with a plan within it to attract and keep businesses in the area, recently was completed by municipal planner Faye Flatt—and it’s a step in the right direction for Fort Frances, said Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “This document couldn’t have come at a better time as […]
Following word last week that a dead crow found in Kenora was a presumed case of West Nile virus, the Northwestern Health Unit said Tuesday no more “presumptive positive” results have come back to them since. “We’ve been continuing to collect birds. It’s not so many we can’t handle it, […]
When junior kindergarten students mount the stairs of a bright yellow school bus for the first time, it can be a little scary. To calm those fears, as well as teach kids about bus safety, the Rainy River District School Board and Northwest Catholic District School Board have teamed up […]
A study by R.J. Burnside and Associates has revealed the town’s sewer system was not to blame for a number of floodings local residents suffered after the storms of July 31, 2001, council learned at its regular meeting here Monday night. “The purpose of the assignment was to ascertain whether […]
Although the coins and gift sets have been available since the end of July, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce officially will launch its $3 “centennial coin” campaign tomorrow. This kick-off will happen at 2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. Coffee and dainties will be served, and everyone is […]
Fort High students will mark the coming end of summer this week by heading back to school for registration. Grade 11 to OAC students can stop by the atrium area Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to pick up their timetables and pay registration fees for the upcoming school […]
Council will get information on any problems with the town’s sewer system, as well as how to fix them, during a presentation by a consultant at Monday night’s regular meeting at the Civic Centre. Heather MacKenzie of R.J. Burnside and Associates will hand over a report of the sewer investigation […]
A dead crow from the Kenora-Rainy River District is a presumed case of West Nile virus, the Northwestern Health Unit revealed Friday. The health unit was advised Thursday by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that a dead crow submitted by its Kenora office was identified as a “presumptive […]
Word as to whether a young offenders facility will be set up here may come within a month, Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said Friday morning. The mayor is just back from the annual meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, where he discussed the issue with Public Safety and Security […]
