Peggy Revell Fort High’s music program has received a $10,000 boost thanks to a grant from the Canadian music education charity, MusiCounts. “It’s great for the music department, it’s great for the kids because they benefit,” lauded Fort High vice-principal Peg Keffer about the grant, which is for purchasing new […]
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Duane Hicks When spending their final days together, both patients nearing end-of-life and their families would love to share that time at home. Often this is not possible, but Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. and community supporters have come together to provide the next best thing—a comfort care room at […]
Staff A public meeting to receive comments on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment needed to build a 10-unit residential complex in the north end of town is on the agenda for tonight’s regular council meeting. The Fort Frances Native Urban Wahkaihganun Corp. has applied to amend the zoning for lands […]
Press Release The Riverside Breast Health Program is celebrating 25 years of service to women of all ages in Rainy River District. As such, the public is invited to an open house being held tomorrow (Oct. 13) from 2-4 p.m. in the cafeteria at La Verendrye Hospital. The formal program […]
Staff There have been eight new fires in the West Fire Region since Oct. 1, five of which were human-caused, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported Friday. The Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters has responded to two fires in the past week-and-a-half. One small fire was extinguished near Pipestone Lake […]
Press Release The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary once again is hosting a fall tea this Saturday (Oct. 16) from 2-4 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. This church, located just east of the overpass, was chosen because of its size and handicap accessibility. Last year was a huge success […]
Duane Hicks After agreeing back in April to put off a planned increase in pay for the incoming mayor and council this December, town council will vote at it regular meeting next Tuesday whether to reverse that decision. As previously reported, council elected to freeze its remuneration at its current […]
Duane Hicks Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new comfort care room at La Verendrye Hospital yesterday. The room, located on the second floor nursing unit, provides patients with a place to spend time with their families just before the end of their lives. “The goal […]
the OPP The Greenstone detachment of the OPP responded to a noise complaint in Geraldton on Saturday night. When police arrived at the residence, they observed numerous minors to be intoxicated and consuming alcohol. No parents were present at this residence. As a result, the OPP is charging 30 youths […]
Duane Hicks Some people renovate their homes to increase their long-term enjoyment of it. Others may do it with an eye to increase the value of their houses and make them more desirable when they put them up for sale. But what are some of the things homeowners should consider […]
Duane Hicks Given the state of the economy and uncertainty over the future of AbitibiBowater and the local mill, consumers have been extra cautious in recent years and the real estate market here has seen a decline in activity. But while property values and housing price have remained steady for […]
With families spending more time indoors during the autumn and winter, that means more activity and, potentially, a greater chance of fires in homes. Here’s a list of tips from Fire Prevention Canada to help keep your home safe. Kitchen •Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking. •Check kettles and toasters […]
