In the wake of the MS Society’s “carnation campaign” last week, it just may be the right time to plug the local MS Self-Help Group, headed by Gayle Arpin. Active since January, 1998, the support group has flourished since then, drawing an average of 15-20 people at its monthly meeting. […]
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Only about 12 people were on hand last Thursday at the Red Dog Inn here for a presentation on what small business can do to prepare for the “Y2K” bug. Presented by Renalto Pullia of the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre in Thunder Bay, the session focused mainly on a workbook […]
For the first time ever, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. will present two awards at its 1999 Annual Event slated May 26 at the Red Dog Inn. The Annual Event, which starts at 7 p.m., also serves as the RRFDC’s general membership meeting. The Women in Business Excellence Award […]
After anticipating our band trip to the Maritimes for almost a year, I can’t believe the 10 days have come and gone. Recollecting on each event, I realize this trip was not only a time for cultural experiences and educational opportunities but also a time for building friendships and co-operation. […]
Wilderness Expo II, staged by the “Li’l Eagles” of the United Native Friendship Centre here, went off without a snag Saturday, drawing many people, including lots of families, to the East End Hall. “Things have gone well,” organizer Brad Herbert said Saturday afternoon. “It’s a little bit busier in the […]
Fort Frances resident Gisela Seis, the controller at Northland Computers Plus here, is one of 300 North American businesswomen selected to participate in the first-ever Canada/U.S. Businesswoman’s Trade Summit running May 17-21 in Toronto. The trade summit–an initiative between the Canadian and U.S. governments–will give those on hand the opportunity […]
Finding the money within the system to build the proposed second ice surface here was no small task but the end result– being able to do so without borrowing further or raising taxes–seemed worth it to council. at its regular meeting Monday night. All six councillors unanimously agreed Monday night […]
“Ice for Kids” supporters broke into applause Monday night when town council gave unanimous approval to proceed with the second indoor ice surface adjacent to Memorial Arena and the Sportsplex. But it came with a catch. A $250,000 catch. The town has asked “Ice for Kids” to raise another quarter-million […]
A local man was killed Saturday when a westbound CN locomotive collided with the grader he was operating at a level crossing on George Armstrong Road, just east of the Noden Causeway. Wayne Wickstrom, 39, of Fort Frances already was dead when the OPP arrived at the scene around 5:25 […]
What does Year 2000 compliance mean? What are a business’s responsibilities if something goes wrong? Will insurance cover Y2K-related problems? Are there legal considerations pertaining to Y2K-preparedness? These questions–and more–will be answered when guest speaker Renato Pullia of the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre leads a “Y2K” workshop tomorrow from 7-9 […]
Members of a steering committee are pleased the International Rainy Lake Board of Control is recommending its suggested rule curve changes for Namakan to the International Joint Commission. But they are equally puzzled the board rejected their recommendations for Rainy Lake, opting instead to leave the rule curves there the […]
Nine individuals and a class of 22 grade eight students were honoured for their efforts during the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s annual appreciation dinner April 21. Some 130 people attended the two-and-a-half-hour function, making it the largest of its kind since the dinner began more than eight years ago. “I […]
