Staff Back by popular demand, the seminar “Are You HST Ready? Harmonized Sales Tax for Ontario Businesses” will be held here again next Thursday (March 25). The free seminar will be held twice that day—from 1-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m.—at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office (608 Scott St.) […]
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Staff Everyone is invited to an appreciation dinner next week to recognize the successful work of Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team co-ordinator Hugh Dennis. While it funding will come to end as of March 31, the SAPT team wants to celebrate Dennis’ achievements over the years. The SAPT […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources reminds dog owners that it is illegal and dangerous to allow dogs to run loose and chase deer during non-hunting season. It’s very difficult for deer to run in deep snow or on ice. A deer chased by a dog can be injured, […]
Press Release A Thunder Bay man has been fined $1,000 for dropping a lit cigarette in a wooded area. Eric McKee pleaded guilty under the Forest Fires Prevention Act. Court heard that last July 12, Ontario FireRangers and two waterbombers were dispatched and extinguished a forest fire on a Shebandowan […]
Duane Hicks After completing Phase I of its Active Transportation Plan more than two years ago, council agreed Monday to submit an application for funding for Phase II and move a step closer to having a trail system throughout the community, as well as linkages between the waterfront and the […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is hoping the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s formula for the apportionment of costs doesn’t change next month, or it will have a significant impact on the 2010 budget. Council got an update of what’s going on at its budget meeting […]
Duane Hicks While wanting to enhance economic development efforts for Fort Frances, town council said Monday it is more interested on working something out with the Rainy River Future Development Corp. than starting from scratch. Following up on a request from the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) to explore the […]
Staff Stories, photos, and memories of Robert Moore School still are being sought by those organizing a July celebration for the almost century-old school that soon will be closing its doors for good. While they’ve gathered a couple of dozen stories so far, they will be able to take up […]
Duane Hicks With the new Fort Frances Library and Technology Centre slated to open June 21, local “Friends of the Library” members got a chance to see how the facility is shaping up during a tour Friday afternoon—and the verdict was an overwhelming “thumbs up.” “Everybody’s going to be delighted,” […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Airport has been experiencing problems due to the increasing deer population, and is inviting the public to a meeting regardig the matter on Wednesday, March 31. Airport superintendent Bill Caul said the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current situation and methods of […]
Duane Hicks There are many good reasons to get rid of old and unused medications, with the local seniors’ coalition asking district residents to take stock of what’s in their medicine cabinets this month as part of its fifth-annual “Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Contest.” From now until March 31, the public […]
Duane Hicks As part of a greater initiative to improve pedestrian safety along the King’s Highway corridor, the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee has deployed a new mobile radar sign in town that clearly shows motorists just how fast they’re going—and hopefully makes them cognizant of the fact they […]
