Press Release NDP forestry critic John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River) and NDP deputy leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont) are calling on the federal government to assist Canada’s forestry industry by negotiating an end to, or matching, the U.S. Biomass Crop Assistance Program subsidy. “With more than 275,000 jobs at stake, the […]
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Staff A free seminar to prepare small businesses for the proposed implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in July has been scheduled for next Wednesday evening (Feb. 10) at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office (608 Scott St.) Because the HST will apply to all businesses, the seminar […]
Press Release Lakehead University president Dr. Fred Gilbert and Confederation College resident Patricia Lang have announced plans to explore the offering of a second collaborative community-based BScN nursing program this fall. The first one was offered back in 2005 in Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora, and Sioux Lookout—and met with great […]
Press Release As of Monday (Feb. 1), police have begun issuing tickets for using hand-held cellphones and communications and entertainment devices while driving in Ontario. Drivers caught using a hand-held device will be issued a $155 ticket. Since the ban on hand-held devices became Ontario law on Oct. 26, 2009, […]
Press Release With continued cases of gastroenteritis at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here, the visitor restriction that began on Jan. 12 will remain in effect until further notice. Visiting is now restricted to one family member only and no children under the age of 18. Each family member is asked to […]
Press Release Michael Parkhill has worked with Microsoft Canada as director, Education Sector, and recently provided a visionary presentation on 21st-century learning to the Rainy River District School Board leadership. Following the presentation, he met with First Nations’ educators and community representatives to discuss a project designed to help preserve […]
Press Release Ontario is making workplaces safer by focusing on hazards involving forklifts and lifting devices. Ministry of Labour inspectors will visit industrial workplaces during increased enforcement in February. They will ensure lifting equipment is being: •inspected and maintained in good condition; •operated by well-trained employees; and •used in a […]
Press Release More than 100,000 students will find jobs and gain important work experience this summer with assistance from the Ontario government. Through Employment Ontario’s Summer Jobs website, students can: •find job listings; •get help to improve their marketing skills and résumé writing; •learn how to start their own “Summer […]
Duane Hicks Mining exploration in Richardson Township by Rainy River Resources Ltd. continues to turn up promising results, and the gold-mining operation potentially may be in production by 2014. Garett Macdonald, vice-president of operations for Rainy River Resources, told delegates attending the Rainy River District Municipal Association’s annual general meeting […]
Heather Latter From locations to designs and donations, those on hand for last Wednesday’s meeting regarding the development of a larger community garden here brought forth plenty of ideas to help get the project off the ground. “There are a lot of really great ideas,” enthused Becky Holden, a health […]
Duane Hicks The Northwestern Health Unit has finalized a new strategic plan for 2010-12, with an emphasis on accountability, fiscal responsibility, partnerships, and measurable goals. One new result of that will be an annual public health report card, said health unit CAO Mark Perrault, who was accompanied by health unit […]
Duane Hicks The fact the Town of Fort Frances is facing a very tough budget year, and more to come down the road, was made clear to council at Monday’s budget meeting, prompting a full review of services for all divisions to find ways to lower the operating budget. Fort […]
