Press Release It now only takes a few, simple steps for low- to middle-income residents in the Thunder Bay area to apply for the new, permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit. The new energy credit provides up to $130 for eligible single people and up to $200 for eligible families, including […]
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Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is pleased to announce this year’s bursary recipients. The James & Ena McAughren Bursary for the continuing education of nurses was awarded to Mical Collition, who currently is an RPN at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She is enrolled in the […]
the MNR An Ontario man has been fined $150, and ordered to pay $2,500 towards fire suppression costs, after his wood-burning furnace sparked a grass fire. Dean Kellar of Dance Township pleaded guilty to using a wood-burning furnace outdoors during a restricted fire zone when conditions were not safe to […]
the MNR An Ontario man has been fined $2,500 for a variety of offences, including obstruction of a conservation officer. Daniel Rea of Devlin was fined $1,500 for obstructing a conservation officer, $500 for having loaded firearm on a vehicle, and $500 for driving a snowmobile without insurance. His gun […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters are asking the public to report any sightings of rusty crayfish—an invasive species recently found in a lake about 30 minutes southwest of Thunder Bay in Neebing Township. The species, native to Ohio, Kentucky, and […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Many in the Nestor Falls area are alarmed over the impact a proposed new landfill site would have on both the environment and tourism if the project eventually gets the green light. “We are a considerable distance away from choosing any site,” stressed Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls Mayor […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Dr. Cynthia Saliba joined the Nelson Medicine Professional Group as of Wednesday and is now working with the Fort Frances Family Health Team. And Dr. Saliba, who moved here from Thunder Bay with her husband, Dave Van Dyk, is being met with open arms. “We are very […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Returning to Fort Frances for the first time since his days at Queen’s Park, federal Industry minister Tony Clement was in town Tuesday for both a funding announcement and luncheon, where he vowed Thunder-Bay Rainy River will go Tory blue in the next election. “It’s wonderful to […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—After heading the Riverside Foundation for Health Care for the past 11 years, Teresa Hazel will be CEO of the Good Life for Young People Foundation effective Sept. 7. “We want to bring the Good Life for Young People Foundation to the next level,” president Al Hunter […]
Peggy Revell There was excitement—and curiosity—in the air yesterday morning as students walked into the hallways of the new Robert Moore School here on the first day back to school. “We’re just really excited for the staff and students and the community for Robert Moore School,” Heather Campell, director of […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—The town can’t afford to keep paying to run the Fort Frances Airport by itself anymore, and will be asking district municipalities to help foot the bill. At a special meeting Monday, council agreed to forward a resolution to the Rainy River District Municipal Association in time […]
Duane Hicks Motorcyclists took to area highways for a road trip Saturday as part of the local Alzheimer Society’s eighth-annual “Ride for Memories,” with this year’s ride ending in Kenora that evening. The fundraiser saw a total of 140 registered participants and brought in about $27,000, said Alzheimer Society executive […]
