Press Release Last Thursday, the Ministry of Energy released Ontario’s 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP), entitled “Delivering Fairness and Choice,” a 20-year road map for Ontario’s energy sector. “Ontario’s much-anticipated Long-Term Energy Plan turns out to be not worth waiting for as it offers nothing new for the northwest,” said […]
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Staff Get your costumes ready, dress warm, and bring your appetite for treats! The fourth-annual “Trunk or Treat” is set to go tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. at the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library. Youngsters are urged to drop by and get treats from participants who will have […]
Staff Borderland experienced its first snowfall of the season thanks to an “Alberta Clipper.” About two inches (five cm) of the white stuff and ice covered the ground, trees, and everything else as of this morning, with blustery north winds continuing to buffet residents throughout the day. But it could […]
Press Release New Gold Inc. is pleased to report its Rainy River mine has achieved commercial production, roughly two weeks ahead of schedule. “Achieving commercial production is a major milestone for New Gold and the Rainy River team,” said company president and CEO Hannes Portmann. “With the hard work, dedication, […]
Duane Hicks The new Rainy Lake Square is open to the public–just don’t use it as a skate park. During Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Roy Avis praised the recently-opened square as something the community should be proud of. “It’s a beautiful facility,” he remarked. “It’s taken us at least […]
Nicholas Donaldson October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and Community Living Fort Frances and District is taking this time it to bring it to the attention of residents, especially local employers. The month is about celebrating the many contributions of people who have a disability, as well as putting a […]
Duane Hicks Have you held a social function and had leftover sandwiches, cold cuts, and cheese? What if your garden has yielded more veggies than you could possibly eat? Don’t let it go to waste–the local soup kitchen would love to have your extra food. “Loaves and Fishes,” located at […]
Staff The Fine Line Art Gallery here is looking for artists and crafters to sell their wares at its upcoming “Christmas Extravaganza,” as well as donate items for a silent auction in conjunction with the event. Fine Line co-op member Jean Richards said the event will start with an open […]
Duane Hicks Breast cancer survivor Michelle Blackburn was able to embrace and transform her scars into something beautiful and empowering–and now she’s helping other women do the same. Along with body artist Chantal Hughes and photographer Izabela Pioro, the Thunder Bay trio have helped close to 50 women become part […]
Duane Hicks The Knights of Columbus–Rainy Lake Council’s “Coats4Kids” 2017 campaign is underway. The council is seeking community members to donate whatever they can spare so it can raise funds to buy winter jackets for at-risk youth in Fort Frances and the surrounding area, campaign organizer Nathan Cousineau told the […]
Duane Hicks “Don’t beat yourself up about what you did or didn’t do because it is random.” Wise words from breast cancer survivor Linda Hamilton, who delivered an inspiring testimonial Saturday during the biennial “Luncheon of Hope” at La Place Rendez-Vous. Hamilton, who completed her treatments last October, stressed it’s […]
Duane Hicks After 19 years with the Rainy River District OPP and six years as OPP detachment commander here, Insp. Steve Shouldice will be moving on. Insp. Shouldice has accepted a position as manager of Business and Finance at the OPP East Region Headquarters in Smiths Falls. His official transfer […]
