Duane Hicks The Valley Adult Learning Association is developing a new curriculum to help improve customer service, but they need help from the public to provide feedback on what they think are important elements of quality service. VALA wants people to register now for one of two focus group sessions […]
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Press Release The Sunset Country Science Fair will be hosted by the Rainy River District School Board tomorrow at Robert Moore School here. It will be open for public viewing from 1-2 p.m., with the awards presentations to follow from 2-3 p.m. The fair will feature the best science projects […]
the OPP Pikangikum Police Service, with the assistance of members of the Red Lake OPP and the OPP’s North West Region Crime Unit, are continuing to investigate the death of Fitzgerald Owen, 32, of Pikangikum First Nation. A post-mortem examination conducted in Toronto on April 17 indicated Owen died as […]
Duane Hicks Preliminary plans for the vacant Rainy Lake Hotel to be levelled and redeveloped as a “Mainstreet Market Square” were unveiled at a public meeting last night at the Legion. The market square may contain a gateway paying homage to the former Rainy Lake Hotel (possibly using some of […]
Press Release Assisted living: what’s it all about? It is the aging-at-home option that combines housing, support services, and health care as needed. Seniors who choose assisted living enjoy an independent lifestyle with assistance customized to meet their needs, as well as benefits that enrich their lives and promote well-being […]
the OPP The results are in for the OPP’s 2011 traffic statistics. And while most of last year’s statistic categories show an improvement over 2010, the OPP will be looking for ways to improve safety on our roads, waterways, and trails in 2012. There are a number of ways to […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell said the Ontario government once again is wasting taxpayers dollars because of Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci’s refusal to take a proactive approach to work with First Nations and mining companies in Ontario’s north. On March 29, the Ministry of Northern […]
Press Release Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service. In 2012, Kiwanis One Day falls on Saturday, April 21. Think you won’t make a difference? Think again. It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. Kiwanis One Day consists of the involvement […]
Press Release The Ontario government is taking strong action to help eliminate the shock many consumers get from opening their cellphone and wireless services bills. The province is introducing legislation to make it easier to understand the costs and terms of wireless services agreements while ensuring service providers are upfront […]
the MNR A Kenora man has been fined a total of $14,000 for violations against the Aggregate Resources Act and the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Roland Roen was fined $10,000 for 13 counts of failure to pay annual fees and seven counts of failing to file annual production reports with […]
the MNR A tourist outfitter and contractor have been fined for building an illegal water crossing. Judy Henrickson of Sioux Lookout and Daniel Desmarais of Vermilion Bay both pleaded guilty under the Public Lands Act. They were fined $2,000 and $4,000, respectively, for constructing a water crossing on Crown land […]
Staff Ontario is undertaking a review of the province’s electricity sector and will explore options to improve efficiencies, including local distribution company (LDC) consolidation. While it’s far too early to know what that could mean for the Fort Frances Power Corp., Mayor Roy Avis said he’s not in favour of […]
