Staff It was a confusing morning for parents in Rainy River District given many had gone to bed last night thinking today’s planned protest by elementary teachers had closed local schools. While schools did remain closed today, an early-morning ruling by the Ontario Labour Relations Board deemed the walkout an […]
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Staff Elementary schools with the Rainy River District School Board will be closed tomorrow (Jan. 11) as the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario stages a one-day political protest aimed at the government and education minister for invoking Bill 115. Because it is not able to provide a safe environment for […]
Duane Hicks With the future operation of the mill here still uncertain, town council wants to know if the local wood supply will remain accessible for industrial purposes here or be sent elsewhere. Coun. Ken Perry said Mayor Roy Avis has been trying to get a meeting with the Ministry […]
Duane Hicks With the Town of Fort Frances buckling down more than ever in 2013, anyone who comes forward with projects they’d like to see happen also had better figure how to pay for them. During a meeting last Thursday to review its strategic plan, the topic of a recreational […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances has to redefine itself and get on senior governments’ radar. That was the sentiment that rang loud and clear from town administration and council last Thursday as they met to review their strategic plan and regroup to face what is expected to be a tough year. […]
Duane Hicks With Queen’s Park thrown into disarray following the abrupt resignation of Dalton McGuinty, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is looking forward to seeing a new Liberal leader in place later this month. And she hopes it will spark a new era of co-operation for the sake of Ontarians, […]
Duane Hicks While it’s certain the old Huffman School property will be demolished this spring, how the town proceeds with developing the Williams Avenue site into a residential subdivision is a topic to be tackled during 2013 budget talks. This and many other issues were discussed during a special meeting […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will hear about the successes of the Speech Language Demonstration Site project at its regular meeting tonight at the Education Centre here. The project helps to identify the speech and language needs–and thus providing timely intervention–for early-learning students, as well as supporting parent […]
Staff Residents can put their Christmas trees out on the curb this coming Saturday (Jan. 12) when the Fort Frances Fire Brigade makes the rounds for its annual pick-up. As in the past, the tree pick-up is being held on the first Saturday following Ukrainian Christmas, which this year is […]
Duane Hicks Could a casino be a solution to changing the face of Fort Frances’ economy? Coun. Ken Perry thinks so. At a special meeting yesterday afternoon to review the town’s strategic plan, Coun. Perry said Fort Frances has to pursue getting a casino in this area. With the future […]
Press Release The visitor restriction at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here has been lifted, effective immediately. Although the restriction is lifted, the public is encouraged to use precautions when visiting at Rainycrest. The public should not visit patients if they have any ’flu-like symptoms, including cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, […]
Staff If you haven’t received your garbage and recycling collection schedule for 2013-14, be patient. Sherin Hagen, at the Public Works office, said a small number of people have called to complain that they did not get the new schedules, which were supposed to be delivered to households by the […]
