Duane Hicks Local residents can plan to put their Christmas trees out on the curb soon as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade will hold its annual pick-up next Saturday (Jan. 8). As in the past, the tree pick-up is being held on the first Saturday following Ukrainian Christmas, which this […]
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the OPP Local OPP officers have increased the number of R.I.D.E. programs throughout the district for the 2010 campaign, which remains in effect until Jan. 2. In fact, Rainy River District has seen an increase in the number of vehicles checked from the 2009 campaign, having checked 6,476 so far […]
Press Release Ontario seniors will benefit from tax relief to help with household costs and property taxes. More than 740,000 seniors will see an increase in tax relief with the enhancement of the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, which provides seniors who own or rent their home with up […]
Press Release This year, spaces for more than 42,000 new full-time students are being created in colleges and universities across Ontario, making post-secondary education more accessible than ever. Dozens of building projects at colleges and universities also support 3,300 graduate students and 379 new medical students working to pursue their […]
Press Release Ethan has been the most popular name for baby boys in Ontario for the third year in a row while Olivia overtook Emma in the top spot for girls’ names. The top 10 names also include Jacob, Matthew, Nathan, and Joshua for boys and Emma, Ava, Emily, and […]
Press Release Calling all jumpers! Are you ready for the “Polar Plunge?” The Voyageur Lions are reminding jumpers to get their pledges counted and their costumes ready. This year there is a challenge between the Emo and District Lions and the Voyageur Lions. Emo has two jumpers (Kent Ogden and […]
Press Release A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight. This often happens if you use a wheelchair or are bedridden—even for a short period of time (for example, after surgery or an injury). […]
Press Release Earlier this year, the Ontario government implemented a permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit to help eligible low- to middle-income northerners with their household costs, as part of the “Open Ontario” plan. The credit provides up to $130 for a single person and up to $200 per family. This […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) has investigated a number of drug-related incidents throughout Rainy River District during 2010. The OPP is pleased to provide the public with an overview of the statistical results from those investigations. Officers hope the information will bring awareness to our […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is expanding its successful “Aging at Home Strategy” to provide additional supportive housing in Kenora and Dryden, and to fund a new supportive housing initiative in Rainy River. More Kenora, Dryden, and Rainy River seniors now will have access to […]
Press Release Ontario is helping more consumers protect themselves with the release of the 2011 Smart Consumer Calendar. The calendar features different consumer protection themes and tips each month. Topics include what consumers need to know about buying or selling a home, dealing with telemarketers, switching energy suppliers, changes to […]
Press Release The provincial government is helping Ontario families with the cost of activities that keep their kids healthy and active. Through the new, permanent Children’s Activity Tax Credit, parents can claim up to $500 in eligible expenses and get a refundable tax credit of up to $50 for each […]
