Duane Hicks No buyers have come forward to bid on the old Rainy Lake Hotel. The town put up the property for tax sale in mid-January but no one submitted a tender as of the deadline of 3 p.m. on Feb. 15. Tax administrator Tara Redford said there were expressions […]
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Peggy Revell A dozen workplaces across the district were saluted Friday for the steps they’ve taken to prevent domestic violence in the workplace. “Domestic violence used to be a ‘mind your own business’ issue, but times have changed and employer requirements have changed,” said Donna Kroocmo, executive director of the […]
Peggy Revell Combining classroom instruction with e-learning is the focus of a pilot project now underway at the Northwest Catholic District School Board. Known as “Blended Learning,” the local board is now in the second year the project, which has been funded by the Ministry of Education for 16 boards […]
Duane Hicks Council has directed the town’s sustainability co-ordinator intern to get started on an integrated community sustainability plan (ICSP), taking a step forward to possibly accessing “green” funding for local projects. Council passed a resolution last week, upon recommendation from the Community Services executive committee. A report from Community […]
Staff Following up on a consultant’s report from late last year, the Town of Fort Frances is eyeing a couple of recycling-related strategies to implement in 2011. The first strategy is to continue with the town’s current and planned educational initiatives, as well as explore other opportunities for public education. […]
Peggy Revell A budding musical career hit a high note earlier this month when local teen Larissa Desrosiers was named the winner of this year’s Aboriginal Music Tour. “I felt so honoured, I feel so honoured,” enthused Desrosiers, who performed alongside four other finalists Feb. 12 in Thunder Bay—ultimately being […]
Peggy Revell After a whirlwind tour of China last spring, a local woman is excited to make a return visit there this spring. “I’m so looking forward to it,” enthused Carole MacKintosh, who was one of two local residents who travelled to China last May 27-June 13. MacKintosh and Pat […]
Duane Hicks Providing yet another means to increase public access to health care services, the Fort Frances Family Health Team (FHT) started offering an advanced foot care program in recent months. The need for the program is evident given RPN Amanda Meeks-Nardari, who obtained her certification in advanced diabetic foot […]
Staff Council will hear three presentations at tonight’s regular meeting, including a petition regarding the proposed elimination of the sidewalk on the north side of the 200 block of Third Street East. Marlene Deschamps, representing residents of that block, will present a petition to council asking that it not be […]
Peggy Revell With an eye to save money in their upcoming budget, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board opted to end funding the newly-launched 2-11 services. “My thinking at the time is, [RRDSSAB], our municipal offices, Northern Affairs, already provide these services,” said La Vallee Reeve and RRDSSAB […]
Sherry George A lovely but fading photo of Uncle Cornelius and Great Aunt Mildred, a marriage certificate that belonged to your grandparents, a stiff pair of leather suspenders that you still associate with a beloved great-grandfather. We all have similar keepsakes. Items too dear to us to get rid of, […]
Staff Family Day is this Monday (Feb. 21) and it looks like there will be plenty for parents and kids to do across Rainy River District this year. The Memorial Sports Centre will be open during its regular hours (6 a.m.-10 p.m.) There also will be a free family swim […]
