Press Release Local optometrists Dr. Robert Lidkea and Dr. Bruce Lidkea, of Lidkea Optometry on Scott Street, have joined the World Sight Day Challenge during October to help give the gift of vision to people in developing countries. On World Sight Day (Oct. 13), Lidkea Optometry donated their eye exam […]
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Press Release Post-election victory celebrations have come to an end but Ontarians still have something spectacular to celebrate. Thanks to dedicated and passionate voters, 92 MPPs are “Healthy Candidates.” This means a full 86 percent of Ontario’s legislature has made a commitment to the future health of our province. The […]
S.A.L.T What is ageism? It is discrimination against people on the grounds of age, specifically, discrimination against the elderly. Older people become stereotyped, just as certain races are stereotyped as being “smarter,” “lazy,” or “more industrious.” And we all are aware of the stereotyping between men and women. Many older […]
Clara Stainke The general meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary began with a potluck supper that was enjoyed by all. There were 38 members present, with Diane Taggart winning the attendance draw and Jan Beazley the birthday draw. Jan Beazley was installed as a new member and welcomed by all […]
Press Release The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts has kicked off its annual “Coffee Break” fundraiser, and is calling on local residents and business to become hosts to support 1,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the area. Besides being a great reason for socializing with […]
Duane Hicks Carrying on toward goals set out in its strategic plan, town council and administration will be making a concerted effort in the near future to decide what to with existing municipal properties and whether to develop new residential areas. During a special committee of the whole meeting Thursday, […]
Duane Hicks Whether you’re a low-income resident struggling with electricity bills, or someone who’s had a bad run-in with an electricity retailer, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is here to help. The OEB, in partnership with Northwest Community Legal Clinic, hosted an information session at the Super 8 here yesterday […]
Heather Latter People might think an illness, such as oral cancer, won’t happen to them. But Gruen Von Behrens is proof that it can, especially when you are a tobacco user. The 34-year-old oral cancer survivor, who lost much of his neck, chin, and tongue to the disease—and no longer […]
Duane Hicks Do you know how to download an e-book? How about use e-mail, or search for something on the Internet? Do you know about all of the technological services your local library provides? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” don’t worry—the Fort Frances Public Library […]
Peggy Revell Hoping to find inspiration and ideas to bring back to Rainy River District, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. once again is organizing and partially funding a group trip to the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. “The Canadian Western Agribition is very much an agricultural show—kind of like […]
Heather Latter With Christmas less than three months away, “Operation Christmas Child,” the annual shoebox campaign, is now underway. The campaign, conducted by Samaritan’s Purse, sends shoeboxes full of small gifts to children in countries ravaged by war, poverty, famine, and natural disasters. Last year, 640,714 shoeboxes were collected in […]
Staff A joint transportation policy between the local separate and public school boards will be up for discussion at tonight’s monthly meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board. Trustees will receive a verbal report from Superintendent of Business Chris Howarth on the board’s transportation policy and the consortia which […]
