Staff St. Francis School staff, as well as staff at the United Native Friendship Centre here, will receive the “Recognition of Excellence” for their exemplary dedication and commitment during tonight’s regular meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board. “The staff of St. Francis School comes together as a team […]
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the NHU During the week of Feb. 16-20, Northwestern Health Unit staff will be promoting the next phase of its “Do One Thing” campaign: positive ticketing for active families. Staff will “ticket” families they catch doing physical activity together. Send a picture of your family being active together to efischer@nwhu.on.ca […]
Staff With the deadline for nominations for the 19th-annual business awards coming up this Wednesday (Feb. 18), interest in the awards is building, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce said. As of late yesterday, Chamber manager Annely Armstrong-Thorstad noted at least one nomination had been received for nearly all of […]
Staff There will be fun activities for children and their parents to do on the Family Day weekend. The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hosting a family ski Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at its Rocky Inlet ski trails. Whether they’re expert skiers or beginners, families are encouraged to come […]
Press Release Resolute Forest Products Inc. and six First Nations chiefs held an official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on Tuesday that sets out a framework for negotiating business agreements related to the company’s sawmill investments in Northwestern Ontario. On hand for the signing, hosted by Resolute, were Couchiching […]
Press Release The Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan presents “Through the Eyes of a Student,” an exhibit featuring the Grade 10 digital photography class at Atikokan High School. It will run from Feb. 14-March 21. The gallery is located on the lower level of the Voyageur Mall. Its hours are Tuesday […]
Staff Those looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day might want to get a ticket for the benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” which will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. “Ticket sales are going well,” noted Peggy Loyie of the Rainy River District […]
Duane Hicks A local resident has asked town council to refrain from culling Canada geese that have been flocking to the area in increasing numbers over the past few years. Third Street East resident Senja Holbrook told council Monday night that she and others are opposed to killing Canada geese […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Market Square project remains on the town’s radar, with hope an announcement of the second piece of the funding is forthcoming. The town already has received $1 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. to level the old hotel and redevelop the site into […]
Heather Latter St. Michael’s School will see the return of the French Immersion program here this fall as required enrolment numbers were met during the two-week registration period that ended Friday. “We have the numbers to run both an SK and a Grade 1 class—not just on this end but […]
Duane Hicks The Ice For Kids Arena will be getting a new sound system in time for the Dudley Hewitt Cup here this spring. In a written report, Community Services manager Jason Kabel told town council the sound system there has been a source of concern and complaints for patrons […]
Duane Hicks The town will be changing the entrance signage at both ends of the community shortly. The Rainy River Future Development Corp. successfully obtained $50,000 in funding from FedNor to assist with converting signage in Fort Frances to the new brand. The intent is to refurbish existing signage with […]
