Staff Legal Aid services in Rainy River District are being amalgamated into a larger regional district, with the main hub to be based in Thunder Bay. “In keeping with our mandate to provide high-quality and cost-efficient Legal Aid services, [Legal Aid Ontario] is making greater use of technology, streamlining administration, […]
Local News
Duane Hicks With Phase II of the so-called biomass roads project set to go this spring, which will see the water and sewer infrastructure replaced and Portage Avenue rebuilt from First Street to Third Street East and Fifth Street to Sixth Street, some residents are wondering if their sidewalk is […]
Press Release As international aid organizations struggle to help the estimated three million people affected by last week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, many people in this part of the world are wondering how they can help. The Canadian government has pledged an initial $5 million in aid, and until Feb. […]
Staff Book-lovers looking for some new winter reading will be thrilled to know the Kenora-Rainy River branch of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s sixth-annual book sale is coming up Feb. 11-13 at Revco Carpet here. Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the local Alzheimer Society, said the sale will need donations, […]
the NDP Premier Dalton McGuinty’s latest cabinet shuffle leaves Northern Ontario MPPs out in the cold as important decisions about the north continue to be made in Toronto, said Kenora-Rainy River NDP MPP Howard Hampton. “From the HST on gasoline and home heating to [Monday’s] cabinet shuffle, it’s clear that […]
Duane Hicks Tying into the local Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP), the Fort Frances Museum will be exhibiting a local arts show and sale in the main gallery during the month of February. As such, area artists are welcome to bring in some of their own works to […]
Press Release The Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary met last Wednesday (Jan. 13) for their first meeting of 2010. President Silvia Gunderson chaired the meeting, with 34 members present. The charter was draped in honour of recently-deceased member Edla Orwick, who was a 46-year member. Sgt.-at-Arms Yvonne Chambers reported the […]
Press Release It’s a new year—and many people resolve to get fit and healthy by joining a fitness club. But before signing up for a fitness membership, the province is reminding people of their rights under the Consumer Protection Act. Consumers have the following rights, and can use these tips, […]
Press Release The Lions Clubs of Canada and the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation have come together to protect children attending St. Francis School here from unforeseen medical emergencies through the “No Child Without” program (NCW). With this partnership, St. Francis students with pre-existing medical conditions or allergies will receive a free […]
Staff The deadline is fast approaching for local organizations to nominate volunteers for this year’s Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. Run by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the annual awards recognize thousands of people from across the province who dedicate their time volunteering. Nominations are due by Jan. 25, with […]
Press Release Ontario Power Generation Inc. pleaded guilty and was fined $100,000 yesterday for a violation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was injured. On Jan. 15, 2008, two maintenance workers at the company’s Atikokan operating station were called to examine some malfunctioning equipment. The equipment […]
Duane Hicks Mill forced to shut down indefinitely The AbitibiBowater mill here was shut down indefinitely yesterday morning after a problem was identified at the company’s effluent treatment system. Now the company must investigate the issue and report to the Ministry of Environment. Jean-Philippe Cote, director of public affairs and […]
