Staff Spaces are still available in a free mining seminar being offered next week by Rainy River Resources, a junior exploration company currently working at a project site north of Barwick. Slated for Aug. 3-5 at Confederation College campus in Fort Frances, the seminar is aimed at adults and youths […]
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Staff A trio of district groups this week received funding from the federal government to keep their respective entertainment series going. The local “Tour de Fort” concert series got $8,000 from the Canada Arts Presentation Fund while “Kids and Co.,” a family performing artists series here, landed $6,000. The Atikokan […]
Zoey Duncan Smashed toilets, widespread trash, and human waste on the walls of public washrooms all are chipping away at taxpayer funds and tarnishing the town’s image, said Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown. “All the parks and greenspace areas that we have, we have all these animal-proof containers and […]
the MNR Ontario has begun helping almost 400 residents return to their homes in Eabametoong/Fort Hope and Sandy Lake, using five planes with 13 flights. About 100 Sandy Lake residents returning then will be preparing the community to welcome the remainder of their residents over the next few days. Two […]
Lisa Cousineau Summer finally has begun for 12 children who attend St. Michael’s School here in Fort Frances. These children, heading into Grade 3 this fall, were at school for the first two weeks of July as part of a pilot project spearheaded by the Ministry of Education. The ministry […]
Press Release This summer, youth in Rainy River District have another reason to look forward to seeing the OPP’s summer students patrolling their streets. Thanks to the Sorting Gap Marina, youth will be rewarded with ice cream coupons if they are spotted wearing their bike helmets or doing a good […]
the CBSA The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized prohibited replica firearms from a Canadian resident at the Pigeon River port-of-entry last month. On June 16, a CBSA officer referred a vehicle for a secondary examination. During the examination, officers discovered and seized a total of eight airsoft replica firearms […]
Staff Town council referred a written request for a refund for charges for unplugging the sewer and performing a TV camera inspection at 1600 Colonization Rd. W. to the Operations and Facilities executive committee for its recommendation. Also at Monday night’s meeting, council: •agreed to support the Municipality of Bayham’s […]
Press Release Help support the local Alzheimer’s Society by buying a 2011/12 cash calendar. Each calendar sold helps it develop programs and deliver services to assist those affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Benefits of getting a calendar include: •being a great gift; •there’s a chance to win each […]
The were more winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts cash calendar draw for July. Winning $40 were Roy Avis and Mamie Herdman (Fort Frances), Cliff Hagen (Emo), Tammy and Stewart McNally (Rainy River), Heidi Neufeld and Monique Turbide (Dryden), and Linda Williams (Sioux Lookout). Also winning $40 […]
Press Release Students soon will be able to study and practice law in Northern Ontario. Ontario is helping Lakehead University in Thunder Bay establish the first law degree program in Northern Ontario. The new program will begin in September, 2013 with a strong focus on aboriginal law, legal issues relevant […]
Heather Latter Eleanor Barron of Barwick recently was hired by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora and Rainy River Districts as the “First Link” and public education co-ordinator for Fort Frances and surrounding area. “Her role will be to provide education and support to families coping with Alzheimer’s,” explained Lynn Moffatt, […]
