From Health Canada In Canada, all toys are regulated to make sure they are safe for use by children. Even so, unsafe toys can make their way onto store shelves and into homes. And sometimes the way toys are used can expose children to hazards. Being informed and aware of […]
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Staff There only are a few days left to submit entries for the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt.” All entries must be submitted by 1 p.m. this Saturday (Dec. 30) to ffpltc@gmail.com The hunt is being sponsored by the “Friends of the Library” and Cine 5 in […]
Duane Hicks A last-minute hitch has delayed the arrival of a second Iraqi refugee family here. The Canoon family, consisting of Rami, his wife, Fivyan, and their two daughters, Fbaana and Oryana, were scheduled to arrive in Thunder Bay yesterday. But they received notice the day before leaving that their […]
Duane Hicks Nearly 100 district children will have new coats this winter. The Knights of Columbus–Rainy Lake Council’s “Coats4Kids” 2017 campaign wrapped up recently, with organizer Nathan Cousineau delivering eight dozen (96) winter jackets last week to the Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services to distribute to at-risk youth […]
Press Release As Canadians focus on the upcoming holiday season and consider shopping for gifts, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is trying to relieve the pressure and stress. Instead, people can give the gift of adopting local species. The bald eagle is one of most majestic wild animals found […]
Press Release Last night’s game between the Fort Frances Lakers and English River Miners, set for 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena here, was postponed. The cause for the postponement was a breakdown of the Miners’ bus that prevented them from travelling to Fort Frances in time for […]
Duane Hicks For the past 30 years, local residents from all walks of life have joined together for the community Christmas dinner–and this coming Monday will be no different. The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau will be hosting the annual dinner from noon-2 p.m. on Christmas Day at Knox United Church […]
Staff The Frank Cowan Company Home Town Program and Gillons’ Insurance Brokers presented the Town of Fort Frances and the Township of La Vallee each with $5,000 last week. The funding for Fort Frances will be used to purchase accessible picnic tables for various local parks. “We welcome the opportunity […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual $1,000 Christmas dance held Saturday night at the Emo Legion was well-attended and fun for all! Perhaps the happiest person of all was Roger Allan, who was the lucky winner of the $1,000 draw. The Legion’s monthly 50/50 draw also was held that night, with […]
Nicholas Donaldson Some students at Fort Frances High School are taking a tasting trip around the world this semester–all from the comfort of their classroom. The Grade 11 “Food and Culture” course, being taught by Shannon Westover, has been allowing students to try their hand at making a wide variety […]
Duane Hicks Go jump in the lake! The annual “Polar Plunge,” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances, is in the works for New Year’s Day and it’s not too late for participants to sign up. The event once again will be held Jan. 1 on Sand Bay […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved its 2018 annual budget of $22.95 million at the regular board meeting held Dec. 14. The overall budget reflects an increase of 1.65 percent in costs to the municipalities. The 2018 approved budget is reflected below: •Ontario Works–$2.95 million […]
