I am prepared to make the four-year trustee commitment to you, the voters of Fort Frances, as a team player representing the communities of Rainy River District on our board of trustees. Marlyss and I are grandparents of two elementary students and as such have a clear vision for a […]
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My name is June Caul and I am hoping to be elected as your new mayor in the upcoming municipal election. I am a lifetime resident of Fort Frances and I am proud to say that my son and daughter have remained here to work and raise my grandchildren. I […]
Staff With cooler weather upon us here in Borderland, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season–and that means the Christmas cantata. Those interested in singing in this year’s cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session set for this coming Monday (Oct. 15) at 7 p.m. […]
Submitted byJanet Lambert The executive of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 2. Mary Jane Pearson said preparations for the annual “Fall Harvest Tea,” set for this Saturday (Oct. 13) from 2-4 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship, were well underway. She reminded […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The second-annual “Run for the Donut” is planned and ready to go. Runners are advised to lace up their shoes and start preparing for the 5K race hosted by the Rainy Running Club, the Municipality of Emo, and the “Run for the Donut” committee. You are invited […]
My name is David Kircher and I am running for re-election to the Rainy River District School Board. I bring several strengths to the table. I am inquisitive by nature and therefore ask questions and seek answers from multiple sources in order to reach a consensus for a solution to […]
Duane Hicks A local resident is asking the town to put up some signs to clearly point out where cyclists should ride–and pedestrians shouldn’t walk–along the La Verendrye Parkway. “Can we have a few signs up regarding the bike path?” Cynthia Donald wrote in an e-mail to council, which it […]
My name is Rudy Zeitlhofer and I am hoping to be elected as a Fort Frances trustee for the Rainy River District School Board. My experience teaching in this board for 24 years is a huge asset. I have seen how the actions of this board have affected kids from […]
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 […]
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 […]
