Zoey Duncan It’s not unusual to see wildlife while out fishing, but when Cecilia Kabatay spotted a bright white tail and feet poking out of the mud last week, she was instantly intrigued. She and a nearby fisherman guessed what the creature might be before she gently prodded the animal […]
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Staff The local Salvation Army Thrift Store continues to receive no shortage of donations of clothes and other items from the community, with proceeds from the sales of those items supporting programs to help district families. But it also keeps getting far too many items which are in no shape […]
Heather Latter New programs to start up in the fall OPP Cst. Anne McCoy called it “the end of an era,” as the final class in the Rainy River District graduated from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program last Tuesday night at Robert Moore School. “We discussed alcohol, nicotine […]
Staff Some Hydro One customers east of Fort Frances can expect a planned power interruption Monday (July 4). The power interruption will start at 8 a.m., with power being restored by 4 p.m., Hydro One reported. This will affect 416 customers in Baker, Lac La Croix, Mine Centre, Perch Lake, […]
Staff A total of $37,500 in funding from the Moffat Family Fund was given out to nine community groups at yesterday evening’s Town of Fort Frances council meeting. “It gives the Town of Fort Frances great pleasure to hand out these cheques this evening, on behalf of the Winnipeg Foundation’s […]
Press Release The visitor restriction at Rainycrest Long Term Care has been lifted, effective immediately. Although the restriction is lifted, the public is encouraged to use precautions when visiting at Rainycrest. The public should not visit patients at Rainycrest if they have any flu-like symptoms, including: cough, fever, runny nose, […]
Press Release Family and Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services are pleased to announce their official amalgamation. As of July 1, 2011, the new agency will become Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services. “The public and people we serve will not […]
Press Release Riverside Foundation Canada Day Cash Lottery is 90 percent sold out. There is only a short time left to get your ticket before we give away $10,000 cash to one lucky winner at the fireworks on July 1. Tickets are $20 each, three for $50 or 7 for […]
Given the news recently, it is obvious that all too frequently corporations either accidentally or by design have failed to act properly. This has jeopardized the entire financial community and the total economy. Investment is crucial for the economy to function correctly. What is needed clearly is a strong board […]
Staff Successful applicants for a share of the town’s $37,500 allocation from the Moffat Family Fund will be handed cheques at tonight’s regular council meeting. A total of nine local groups will get varying portions of the pot this year. Individuals and organizations were invited back in March to submit […]
Staff As long as the weather cooperates, the BIA’s annual “Mall Days” is set to be a fun-filled day with plenty of activities, food, and sales galore outside on Scott Street. “We’re bring back good, old-fashioned ‘Mall Days,’” enthused Richard Boileau of the BIA. “We’re really excited. It looks like […]
Staff Fire safety precautions and standards are being credited with ensuring that a Wednesday afternoon fire at the local Bayview Motel was isolated to one room instead of causing more damage. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service arrived on scene to find black smoke coming from a couple of […]
