By David McHugh The Associated Press FRANKFURT — A group of investigative journalists on Monday published the names of thousands of offshore companies at the heart of a massive trove of data on the finances of the rich and powerful that has become known as the Panama Papers. The International […]
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Staff The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will wrap up its 2016 event with the annual “highlights” concert tomorrow night (May 10). Slated for 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre, the concert will feature some of this year’s star performances from the three weeks the festival ran […]
Staff The 2016 town budget will be presented at tonight’s council meeting. Treasurer Laurie Witherspoon will explain the budget process, outline sources of revenue and what the town’s expenses are, as well as compare uncontrollable costs from 2015 with those in 2016. She also will provide a taxation summary, and […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service has evaluated wildland interface conditions throughout town over the past few days. Following this evaluation, it’s been determined the risk to the community from open-air fires is “high-extreme.” As such, Fire Chief Frank Sheppard has issued a fire ban for all […]
From the OPP Spring finally has arrived and that means it’s time to go cycling. The OPP wants to remind all cyclists of bicycle safety for injury and crime prevention. A bicycle is a vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act and cyclists are responsible to follow the rules […]
Press Release Only a few days remain before Fort Frances again welcomes Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods’ “Love that Fiddle” show back to Knox United Church next Wednesday (May 11). Knox has been getting very favourable comments regarding to its recently-completed renovations, which included the addition of an elevator lift […]
Staff The United Native Friendship Centre here is asking the public to help it reach out to those hungry in both the traditional sense and the psychological one. In conjunction with Mental Health Week, the UNFC is holding a fundraising barbecue tomorrow from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Portage Avenue […]
Duane Hicks Plans for Canada Day activities here are taking shape, but the “Fun in the Sun” committee still needs the community’s support to make it as awesome a celebration as possible. FITS chairperson Cynthia Donald said while there is money allocated for fireworks, the committee is trying to generate […]
Duane Hicks The town is looking for more volunteers to help with its “Fight the Blight” campaign. Next week is the first week of the campaign (May 9-13), when the town will waive all bag tag requirements on residential garbage collection. But more helping hands are needed for the town-wide […]
From the CMHA (F.F. branch) If you are a senior with a mental health issue, there are treatment options and strategies that can help: •Talk to your family doctor They can be a great resource and can link you to other professionals, if needed. If you are in distress, go […]
Staff The Métis Nation of Ontario saw a record turnout for its election yesterday, with results to be announced May 12. Across the province, the average increase in voter turnout was nearly 50 percent. In addition to the votes cast yesterday, regions from across Ontario mailed in ballots to the […]
Press Release Due to the strike actions of high school teachers, all Rainy River District School Board high schools will be closed to students tomorrow (May 3), with the exception of Grades 7 and 8 students at Atikokan High School. Elementary school classes and programming will continue as normal. Additional […]
