Sam Odrowski Residents now can enjoy a taste of the future at the Fort Frances Public Library with its newly-installed virtual reality software. The library’s “Makerspace,” which features 3D printing, machine cutting, sewing, button making, and audio/video production/editing, saw an addition back in November when the Oculus Rift and Oculus […]
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Press Release Is it possible to live well with Alzheimer disease and still contribute to society in a meaningful way? Rossana Tomashowski, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, says yes! “We experience it every day from a person living the Alzheimer journey,” she noted. “They volunteer […]
Duane Hicks For some folks, having a real Christmas tree in their home is a cherished tradition. The only problem is how do you get rid of it once the holidays are over? Never fear. The Fort Frances Fire Brigade once again will be conducting its annual tree pick-up next […]
Sam Odrowski With 2018 in the books, local Liberal MP Don Rusnak has high hopes for Thunder Bay-Rainy River with several goals set for 2019. Looking back at last year, Rusnak said he’s most proud of his party’s successes in building relationships to secure funding for infrastructure projects around the […]
Press Release The Ontario government is welcoming 2019 with reforms to make our province more competitive and signal that Ontario is open for business. Changes related to Ontario’s labour market that came into effect on Jan. 1 include: •Employers will save $1.45 billion in premiums paid to the Workplace Safety […]
Duane Hicks District singer and musician Anna Schwartz recently earned a rare achievement for vocal talent and knowledge–a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). The 18-year-old, who is attending her first year at the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) in Winnipeg, took her Level 10 voice exam back […]
Duane Hicks Local artist Cher Pruys continues to impress art enthusiasts and critics both domestically and overseas. Her painting, “Entranced,” recently was awarded the gold medal for figurative painting in the Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 competition. “This honour is a wonderful kick-start to 2019,” Pruys told the Times on […]
Press Release As police raise the alarm about the steadily increasing number of impaired drivers on our roads, OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding that Premier Doug Ford abandon his reckless plans to further privatize and expand alcohol sales. “The easier it is to get alcohol and cannabis, the […]
Press Release In December, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care conducted its annual Resident Quality Inspection (RQI) and Critical Incident System Inspection at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home here. These inspections consist of comprehensive reviews of care planning, along with resident, family, and staff interviews to assess performance in the […]
Press Release La Verendrye General Hospital here welcomed its first baby of 2019 late on New Year’s Day. Proud parents Madisyn Degagne and Derek Morrison of Fort Frances greeted a 7 lb., 1 oz. baby boy at 10:53 p.m. The new baby and his family, which includes older brothers Bennett, […]
Press Release The Ontario government has withdrawn a promised $15 million to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)–money the foundation would have granted out to community projects this winter. Funding that would have strengthened communities now won’t be distributed, such as funding to fix the ice rink roof, support a local […]
Duane Hicks Whether you got a new animal companion for Christmas, or your favourite cat or dog is celebrating another year with you, it’s time to get a new pet licence. And while the town continues to offer annual licensing, lifetime licensing, which first was offered starting last year, is […]
