Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has a new development and project co-ordinator intern. Maria Cristina Ciotti, from Innisfil, Ont., started last Monday and is eager to get to work on a variety of projects. “It’s definitely very exciting,” said Ciotti, whose boyfriend, Earle Farquharson, is a nephew […]
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Heather Latter Although Knox United Church here has been performing same-gender marriages for more than five years, it hadn’t officially completed all the requirements to officially be deemed an “Affirming Ministry” within the United Church of Canada. But the local congregation voted earlier this month to complete those requirements, which […]
Duane Hicks Town council will give more thought as to whether to include iPads and laptop computers in its capital budget this year. The budget currently shows an expenditure of $10,000 to be used for personal computers and software for mayor and council. The idea is that they could be […]
Duane Hicks The Makabi Inn on Scott Street will open its doors again this spring. New owner Eldon Mose said the renovations there are moving along steady. “It’s coming along,” he noted. “Rooms are all painted up and flooring’s going in the bathrooms.” New fixtures should be put in the […]
Duane Hicks “Boundless” is not just a logo and slogan but a state of mind to strengthen the town’s position as industrial capital of Northwestern Ontario. And since being adopted last April, Fort Frances’ new brand has guided an ambitious underlying strategic plan. This was the point driven home last […]
Joey Payeur There’s no place like home for the holidays—or the playoffs, for that matter. Such should be the case for the Fort Frances Lakers in the very near future after a 4-1 victory Saturday night against the visiting Minnesota Iron Rangers. The win means the Lakers (34-9-0-1), who moved […]
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 […]
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 […]
