Staff Local delegates will bend ministry reps’ ears next week (Aug. 13-16) during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s 2017 conference in Ottawa. During the conference, Mayor Roy Avis, Couns. June Caul and Paul Ryan and town CAO Doug Brown will bring several briefs on locally-relevant issues–including roads funding, railway […]
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Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers working at the International Falls Port of Entry (POE) recently targeted a rail container destined for the Ranier, Minnesota, POE. In early August, CBP officers inspected the container and discovered merchandise that violated multiple laws and regulations. […]
Nicholas Donaldson A local project is hoping to highlight some of the successful careers in the Arts that began in the Fort Frances High School Arts programs. The project is being run by Fort High teacher Susan DeGagne, with the goal of collecting stories from alumni who have gone on […]
Nicholas Donaldson Just over a week ago Mira Donaldson returned from her month-long stay in Ottawa for the SHAD program-an experience she described as “incredible.” SHAD is an annual summer program run at universities across Canada that allows high school students to live in residence for a month and participate […]
Staff The final report of the Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission released yesterday recommends that two new northern ridings be created–an announcement met with approval from local lawyer Douglas Judson, who now will be seeking the PC party nomination for Kenora-Rainy River. The government plans to introduce legislation this fall […]
Submitted byMargaret Sedgwick The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra will be holding its 40th-annual Summer String Workshop beginning Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Ranier Community Centre. The Rainy Lake Sinfonia, for less-experienced players, will rehearse for one hour starting at 4 p.m. Then at 5:30 p.m., rehearsals begin for Advanced String […]
Duane Hicks The vintage vessel, the “Owandem,” needs a makeover. But beauty has its price–in this case an estimated $25,000. And that’s where the public comes in. Fundraising has begun to give the small tug boat (or “bug”) a new paint job and make some repairs, with several ways district […]
Press Release Ontario is giving women more choice over their reproductive health by making Mifegymiso, a safe and effective medical alternative to surgical abortion, available at no cost. As of Aug. 10, women with a valid health card and prescription from their doctor or nurse practitioner will be able to […]
Staff Ever want access to your immunization record? It’s now easier than ever. Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) is a secure online tool where you can view or print your immunization record. You also can submit new immunizations to keep your record up to date. With ICON, you can access your […]
Duane Hicks A “Stuff-A-Bus” drive to collect school supplies for the “Backpacks for Kids” campaign will be held this Saturday (Aug. 12) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Walmart. The event, being co-ordinated by Camie Gray of Iron Range Bus Lines and Heather Calder and Kathy Lampi of M. Wu Dentistry, […]
Staff A special visitor will be on hand when a group of canoeists arrive here next week. Premier Kathleen Wynne has scheduled some vacation time in the Fort Frances area, her press secretary said in an e-mail late this morning. She and her partner, Jane, plan to participate in the […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency is anticipating heavy traffic volumes at ports of entry in eastern and Northern Ontario this civic holiday long weekend and would like to remind travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays. Beat the border rush by crossing at a non-peak time. […]
