Press Release Economic development professionals, city and county representatives, Chambers of Commerce and business leaders will be gathering in Fort Frances on Sept. 15-16 to find local solutions that propel their communities forward. Experts in community based economic development will be addressing attendees at the 2010 Northern Networks Trade Conference […]
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Here are the latest winners for the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar. Winning $30 each for the Aug. 22-28 period were Bob Swing of Fort Frances; Darlene Smith of Devlin; Rosario Beaudry of Pinewood; and Harvey Larson, Lorna Anderson, David Homer and Adele Stevenson of Atikokan. Winners […]
Press Release If you value life-long learning, achieving short and long term goals and reaching your full potential, e-learning courses are a great resource for you. The Valley Adult Learning Association has relocated to 241 C Second St. East (in the old high school renovated complex), and is now accepting […]
Staff Employers looking for assistance implementing the province’s new regulations on workplace violence and harassment prevention are invited to intend a conference being organized by the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope on Sept. 16. With a series of presentations lined up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Press Release Register by Sept, 14 Community Living Fort Frances and District and the Insurance and Liability Resource Centre of Imagine Canada are excited to offer a general workshop for all board members of charities and non-profits regardless of mission in the Rainy River District without any participant fee. The […]
Press Release The Developmental Services Program of Family and Children’s Services is very pleased to announce that they will be hosting a workshop on Sept. 14 sponsored by Autism Ontario. The guest speaker will be Joe Kneisz, Autism Spectrum Disorder specialist/therapist. The focus of the workshop is “How to be […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL—Newsprint giant AbitibiBowater hopes to exit court-supervised restructuring in October and hopes to earn more than US$1.5 billion in net profits over the next four years. The Montreal-based company expects to overcome a projected US$427 million loss this year to earn US$295 million in 2011, US$387 million […]
the MNR It was a very quiet day in the West Fire Region yesterday as heavy rain fell throughout most of the region within the last 24hrs. The forest fire hazard remains “low” and will likely remain there for the week. Last year, 67 days of support were provided for […]
Press Release Start the school year off right by driving safely and responsibly around school buses. Drivers can keep children safe by: •continuing to stop for a school bus when its red lights are flashing as children hop on or off the bus; •not obstructing school bus loading zones; •keeping […]
Duane Hicks Two third-year medical students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) were welcomed to Fort Frances last week, and the pair will be living and learning here for 30 weeks as they complete their comprehensive community clerkships. Brienne Lowey-Bodkin and Jacqueline Edwards underwent orientation last week, and […]
Duane Hicks Patients at the Fort Frances Community Clinic will notice a new doctor’s name on the wall there, as family physician Dr. Cynthia Saliba is on the job as of last week. Dr. Saliba, who has recently moved here with her husband, Dave Van Dyk, was given a warm […]
Peggy Revell Whether on foot, bikes or other wheels, and no matter age, speed, or how much money a person can raise, local brothers George Walsh and Sandy Stalker are hoping the district answers the call to mark the Terry Fox Run’s 30th anniversary. The local “Marathon of Hope” is […]
