Press Release In conjunction with the grand opening of Phase II of the Heritage Tourism Project on June 4, as well as “Tourism Week” (June 3-8), the Fort Frances Museum is offering artists an opportunity to exhibit in the downtown core. Museum curator Pam Cain is co-ordinating with the local […]
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Press Release What a fun time we had at our first “Rock’n for a Reason.” Local citizens joined us to raise $4,697, with more money still coming in, for hospital equipment and patients needs, which is the main purpose of La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. We take this opportunity to thank […]
Press Release Mark Thursday, June 3 on your calendar and plan to attend the Community Physician Appreciation Banquet being held in conjunction with Physician Appreciation Week (May 31-June 4). Andrew Hallikas, chair of the Physician Appreciation Week committee, is excited to be a part of this long overdue recognition. “What […]
Peggy Revell Schools across the Northwest Catholic District School Board are “Rejoicing in Hope” this week as they celebrate Catholic Education Week. As part of that theme, Monday was celebrated as “hope in our hearts” and Tuesday as “hope in our homes.” “Hope in our schools” was highlighted today (Wednesday), […]
Staff The applications are in for projects under the Moffat Family Fund, with the local selection committee to meet this week to review them. A total of 10 applications were submitted last month, down considerably from the 20-30 applicants the fund usually sees each spring. The local Moffat Fund selection […]
Peggy Revell Local businessman David Kircher has filed papers to run for one of the two Fort Frances seats on the Rainy River District School Board in this fall’s election. “It seems to be a natural progression of where I’ve been,” Kircher said about his decision to run. This includes […]
Press Release The Regional Planning Group (RPG) transportation committee is conducting a consumer survey to find out what the public thinks about the state of public transportation in Rainy River District. The RPG was created from a meeting of community agencies, initiated by Northern Community Development Services (NCDS), last July. […]
Staff Ontario is proposing a new permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit that would help eligible low- to middle-income northern residents with their energy costs. The annual credit would be available to northern residents aged 18 and older who pay rent or property tax for their principal residence. A single person […]
Press Release Catholic trustees of Ontario celebrated their 80th-annual general meeting and conference in Thunder Bay on April 29-May 1. This was the first time in 80 years the conference had been held in Northwestern Ontario. The conference hosted more than 250 Catholic trustees from across Ontario, and the event […]
Tom and Emily Mosbeck of Emo were the winners of the Kiwanis’ “Trip of the Month” draw for May. They will heading to Prince Edward Island—a trip valued at $3,000.
Press Release The rainfall received this past week over much of northern Minnesota has moderated the fire danger for the short term. Around an inch of rain has fallen in the area since April 28. Given the rainfall amounts received, Voyageurs National Park has lifted the ban on fires in […]
Press Release Justice Murray Sinclair, chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, is scheduled to visit Sioux Lookout on May 12-13. The visit is being hosted by the Sioux Lookout Coalition for Healing and Reconciliation. During his two-day visit, Justice Sinclair will hear stories from former students of […]
