The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has given its consent to the functional program and latest plans that were submitted for Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye hospital. This means Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. now can draw up the contract for Ministry of Health approval. Once approved, it […]
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With the World Health Organization’s 11th-annual Conference on Safe Communities coming up here in May, conference co-ordinator Jeannette Cawston will make sure council is up to speed on what’s shaping up at tonight’s regular meeting. “I’ve never presented to council before. I’ve presented to different councillors at different levels but […]
A gutsy goose will teach the values of friendship to young theatre-goers in “Martha,” which will hit the Townshend Theatre stage tonight as part of the Kid’s & Co. series. “Martha is an eccentric old lady who doesn’t make any friendships,” noted Gaby Emond of Kids & Co. “A crazy […]
The old Canada Customs booths on the international bridge will be empty starting Thursday as the new facility on Church Street finally opens. Canada Customs spokesperson Nancy Schultz said the new location, with its modern facilities and technology, will make the border crossing here more efficient for travellers as well […]
Covering community events like parades and Muskie sports will be a lot easier for Shaw Cablesystems now thanks to a new mobile unit it unveiled Friday afternoon. The unveiling of the large van, which will serve as a television production unit on wheels, was held in conjunction with a farewell […]
Those anxious to hear the final price tag on the River Walk Condominium project will have to wait at least a week longer as negotiations continue with a Winnipeg contractor before the tender is awarded. When the Fort Frances Non-Profit Housing committee received proposals to construct the 32-unit Front Street […]
The Northwest Ontario Recycle Association is looking to the province for a helping hand to ensure its survival—a message board members made clear at a meeting Wednesday in Dryden with Ministry of Northern Development and Mines reps. “More than anything, we expressed the need for financial assistance. Hopefully, they can […]
The Rainy River District School Board unanimously approved “Intent to Close” motions for Alexander MacKenzie, Sixth Street, and Alberton Central schools on Tuesday night, and set dates for public meetings as the next step in the school closure process. Sixth Street parents will get the chance to voice their concerns […]
The school closure process will continue tonight as the Rainy River District School Board is expected to pass “Intent to Close” motions for three elementary schools. But while Alexander MacKenzie and Sixth Street School sub-committees both recommended closing their schools in favour of an expanded J.W. Walker, Alberton Central parents […]
The Northern Ontario Recycle Association board and the City of Dryden are scheduled to meet with a provincial rep tomorrow in Thunder Bay to discuss NORA’s financial woes. “We made an appeal to the government for some involvement,” NORA board chair Dennis Brown, who also is the mayor of Atikokan, […]
Spring could be popping up around town any day now as pots full of crocuses go on sale this week in support of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Northwest District). Pots with five or six imported Dutch Crocus bulbs can be picked up at the Fort Frances Volunteer […]
Although about three weeks later than expected, nominations forms are now available for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s seventh-annual business awards. “Unfortunately, we had a few delays with sponsor confirmation this year but we’re on track,” Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said. “Everything is set to go as normal.” Nomination […]
