Look for a chance of showers tonight, with an overnight low of five C (41 F) and west winds at five-10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a 50 percent chance of showers, along with a high of 13 (55) and low around two (35). Expect north winds at five-15 m.p.h., with […]
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Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is celebrating May 6-12 as Nursing Week, which coincides with Florence Nightingale’s birthday on May 12, 1820. “La Verendrye Hospital, Emo Health Centre, Rainy River Health Centre, and Rainycrest Long-Term Care and our community programs are exceptionally fortunate to have so many dedicated […]
Press Release This Saturday (May 5) marks the first weekend of the season for the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road. The season begins in a delicious manner as we welcome Cornell Farms to host its annual bulk maple syrup sale. Remember to bring your own container to collect […]
Heather Latter Author, columnist, motivational speaker, reality TV star, and radio personality Tosca Reno will share her successes with eating “clean” and weight loss at a seminar set for Friday, May 25 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Presented by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, along with partners from Valley Diabetes, Energy […]
Staff The online contest to determine Canada’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” is underway once again—and Fort Frances is in the running. Fort Frances is competing against other communities across Canada to win $25,000, bragging rights, and have a television feature about it produced on the World Fishing Network. Nestor Falls and […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board approved the reinvestment of $1.3 million from reserves—for 2012-13 projects that support schools and student learning—at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night A K-12 math coach will be appointed to support the board’s continued focus on improved student achievement in numeracy. To […]
Heather Latter In school, she often was chastised for writing too small. But that skill has paid off for local artisan Jocelyn Matheson, who now is making jewellery containing grains of rice that she inscribes messages or names on. Having seen rice jewellery at several different events, such as festivals […]
Duane Hicks Local artist Cher Pruys continues to accrue accolades in the art world, garnering awards and getting published in art books and calendars. Pruys’ already award-winning painting, “Polished,” recently won the prestigious Award of Merit at the 18th-annual International Horizon of Flight Competition and Exhibit held at Simuflite Center […]
Duane Hicks Gillons’ Insurance is expanding in a major way, merging with Thunder Bay Insurance to create a large, independently-owned insurance brokerage in Northwestern Ontario. “The merger makes perfect sense as it will benefit clients and better service the growing needs of economic development in the north,” said Duane Cridland […]
Duane Hicks The local Salvation Army will see new individuals in charge later this year as Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval are transferring to Ariano Irpino, Italy in two months. “We received today our farewell orders,” Capt. Angel Sandoval said during a volunteer appreciation dinner Friday night at Knox United […]
Duane Hicks As the pulp and paper industry continues to face challenges, the local mill remains committed to reducing costs in order to survive. That’s the message André Bernier, general manager of Resolute Forest Products’ pulp and paper mill here, delivered to Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce members during their […]
Duane Hicks The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is aiming raise $650,000 to purchase a digital mammography unit by this fall through its new “Together We Can” campaign. Campaign co-chair Christine Ruppenstein and campaign director Nicke Baird spoke yesterday at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s spring general membership meeting […]
