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 […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks After seeing a smaller number of patrons last year due to a snowstorm, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 23rd-annual community Christmas dinner on Saturday was a beehive of activity. Lead organizer Karen Mitchell said yesterday that 320 people attended the dinner, which ran from noon-2 p.m. at Knox […]
Duane Hicks Plenty of people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit and lose weight, but how many of them follow through? Here’s their chance. Starting Jan. 11, a new free exercise and healthy lifestyle program for all fitness levels will be offered every Tuesday for 12 weeks. The program […]
the OPP Two male youths face charges after officers caught them breaking into vehicles here early Thursday morning. The pair, who are both under 18, were located in the area of Pit Road around 5:30 a.m. after a caller alerted police to two suspicious males. Police said the thefts from […]
Staff The chief librarian and CEO of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has been named Public Librarian of the Year by the Ontario Library Boards’ Association. Margaret Sedgwick is the 2011 winner of the W.J. Robertson Medallion for outstanding leadership in the advancement of public library services in […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—Canadian yoga retailer Lululemon Athletica voluntarily is withdrawing certain reusable bags from its stores over concern they may contain lead. Lululemon said there is no concern with the use of the bag—only a potential concern with its proper disposal after use. It said the recall of the […]
Staff The Salvation Army’s food bank and thrift store will be closed for the holiday season. Starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24, both services will be closed through to Monday, Jan. 3. The Salvation Army is asking people not to pile up donations outside the thrift store as they […]
Press Release The interest rate set at 1.25 percent for Variable-Rate Ontario Savings Bonds (OSB) will remain unchanged for the next six months. This update does not affect the Fixed-Rate and Step-Up Ontario Savings Bonds. Variable-Rate Bonds are one of three OSB investment options that are available annually to Ontarians. […]
