Peggy Revell Religion, science, and how the two go together is the subject of a weekly course being offered at St. John’s Anglican Church here, which all are invited to attend. “In the past, science and religion have been seen as enemies,” noted Fr. Wayne McIntosh of St. John’s. “And […]
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Duane Hicks A group of local businesses are requesting that during its 2011 budget deliberations, town council reconsider its approach to resolving the equity issue between commercial and residential sewer and water rates. While the town has been decreasing commercial tax rates in recent years, it also has been increasing […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances residents who are supporters of either the local public or separate school board should expect to get their voter kits in the mail this week, if they haven’t already. And since the format is vote-by-mail, electors can fill out and return their ballots anytime between now […]
Peggy Revell Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. has been recognized for its longstanding support towards improving community safety with an “Ambassador for Safety” award from Safe Communities Canada. Presenting the award to Riverside at a board meeting last Thursday evening were Bob Swing and Grace Silander, with Safe Communities Rainy […]
Duane Hicks The OPP is hiring—and it wants to see more women among its new recruits. To assist with this drive, the OPP is hosting a symposium on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre that will focus on “Policing as a Career Choice for Women.” […]
Duane Hicks The co-founders of Weechi-it-te-win Family Services were honoured last Wednesday during a banquet held in conjunction with the provincial native child welfare conference the agency hosted here. Keynote speaker Kathy Kishiqueb, director of Naaniigaan Abinoojii, told of the early work of the late Moses Tom (Big Grassy FN) […]
Duane Hicks Ontario’s Minister of Children and Youth Services said she’s committed to producing better outcomes for aboriginal children by working closely with native child welfare agencies and communities. Addressing the provincial native child welfare conference hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services Inc. here last week, Laurel Broten said she has […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will continue to try and get funding under the provincial “Connecting Link” program after the Ministry of Transportation asked the town to submit a five-year plan for road projects it would like to see done. “Although we have not received any ‘Connecting Link’ […]
Duane Hicks Town council will begin its 2011 budget process tonight with an open meeting to get input from the public. Two speakers are on the agenda to share their ideas as to what they’d like to see in the budget, including Coun. Sharon Tibbs, who will ask for a […]
Staff After the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest website experienced some technical glitches late last week, organizers were forced to extend the deadline for votes yet again. After originally being set for Tuesday, Sept. 28, the deadline initially was extended 24 hours to Wednesday, Sept. 29. The deadline […]
Staff Confederation College president Pat Lang has announced her retirement, effective next July. “The college is an incredibly exciting place to learn and work, and the employees are highly-committed to meeting the needs of the students and contributing to their success,” Lang said in a statement released by the college. […]
the MNR No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the past week. No fires are burning in Ontario, with the fire hazard remaining “low” across the province. Nonetheless, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is urging the public to remain […]
