Duane Hicks Plans already taking shape The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual home and leisure show slated for May 11-12, and needs volunteers to help make it run smoothly. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said volunteers are crucial to running such an event. “The volunteers I get […]
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Press Release Ontario’s investments in the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute will help improve care for people with respiratory illness and support research that strengthens health care throughout the province. People who suffer from lung diseases like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer will benefit from imaging research that will […]
the OPP The OPP is preparing for its 10th “OPP Bound” recruitment program. “OPP Bound 2012” is a three-day, mini OPP recruit camp being held July 7-10 at the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia. The OPP is inviting applications from all men and women who are multi-lingual and interested in […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Cox to the position of Human Resources manager, effective March 5. She replaces retiring manager Diane Ross. As a certified human resources professional, Cox brings to the position 12 years of experience in providing […]
Duane Hicks An annual report issued in accordance with the Municipal Act shows how much the mayor and councillors were paid in 2011, with Mayor Roy Avis ranking as the highest-paid and having the most expenses. Mayor Avis, who also sits on the Fort Frances Power Corp. board of directors […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. would like to thank the public for your continued participation in our patient surveys designed to support client-centered and quality care. Over the past number of months, you may have received an Inpatient Experience Survey in the mail from NRC Picker Canada on […]
Duane Hicks Oakwood Road will be used as a temporary detour route this summer so work can be done on Highway 602. After reviewing a request from Engineering Northwest Ltd. (ENL), town council on Monday night granted permission to the Ministry of Transportation to use the town’s portion of Oakwood […]
Staff The Fine Line Art Gallery here is reminding local artists they have until the end of April to get their entries in for the spring art exhibit. Following the theme “Hats,” the show tentatively is set to open on Thursday, May 3, Fine Line co-op member Jean Richards said […]
Press Release For the first time in 15 years, Ontario is increasing driver and vehicle licence fees to ensure provincial roads and bridges remain safe and in good repair for future generations. While costs of maintaining roads, bridges, and highways have risen over time, fees have not. So in keeping […]
Press Release The most recent meeting of the Rainy River District School Board was held last Tuesday (March 6) at Donald Young School in Emo. At the meeting, the board recognized three employees for 25 years of service. The Rainy River District School Board sincerely appreciates all staff members who […]
Press Release The Ontario government has received a report from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) that proposes modernization of the system, an increase in its revenues by more than $1 billion a year, and the creation of 2,300 net new jobs in the gaming industry and nearly 4,000 […]
Press Release New fees are frozen Ontario is extending for one year a cap of five percent on overall increases to tuition fees at colleges and universities. In addition, the province will place a moratorium on increasing or establishing flat and deferral fees for 2012-13. This moratorium will allow the […]
