Duane Hicks The town is applying for funding to do a study for the two properties it recently acquired from Resolute. The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has prepared and submitted two funding applications to complete a land use and economic development feasibility study for the Shevlin wood yard and […]
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Dear editor: I never realized World Teacher Day came until well after I got home from school. I am a teacher for many reasons but the top reason is that there have been teachers who inspired me on this path. I wanted to take the time to thank those teachers, […]
Press Release In February, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care closed Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home to admissions due to repeated non-compliance issues. We have been working diligently to address these areas and are focused on meeting compliance requirements with the aim of getting the home re-opened to admissions. It […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care’s Supply Chain welcomed a new courier truck purchased with the assistance of $30,000 in donations brought in through the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual Christmas Appeal in 2017. “The truck is a vital piece of equipment,” said Doug White of Riverside’s Supply Chain. “Travelling […]
Being born and raised in Fort Frances, and serving on council over the last four years, I am keenly aware of the issues that face our community. As a human resources professional, I have extensive training and experience in the areas of active listening, relationship building, negotiations, and dispute resolution. […]
Sam Odrowski While some employees provide exemplary customer service to everyone they see, others still have a long way to go. The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board’s 2016 Employerone Survey indicates customer service skills came in as a top competency for current and future employees across the district. To address […]
Julie Lowry, Sigrid Mosley, Allan Calder, Kris Krag, and Bill Naturkach of Fort Frances all were winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for October. Other $40 winners include Gail Mauby (Dryden), June Motheral, Ruth Bergman, Bruce Sutcliffe and Sharon Lajeunesse, Roberta Retson, Gale Cederwall, […]
I am currently serving as a RRDSB trustee representing Fort Frances and Mine Centre. I have enjoyed this commitment and, if elected, look forward to another four-year term. I have a strong governance background in education, where I chair the Audit Committee and am an active member of the Finance […]
Press Release A “thriller night” is coming to Borderland! “Drag of the Dead,” a killer drag show and deadly dance party, has been set for Saturday, Nov. 3 at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The event will get underway at 8 p.m., and will feature encore appearances by this summer’s “Pride […]
I am Peter Howie and I am running for a Fort Frances trustee seat on the Rainy River District School Board. I am a local lawyer with more than five years of experience working for the provincial government. I have the necessary background in public administration, good governance, and due […]
Sam Odrowski A grand-opening ceremony was held yesterday for local MPP Greg Rickford’s constituency office here. The office, located at 276 Scott St., is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A handful of councillors and community members came out to support the grand opening. “We invested a lot […]
