Peggy Revell Full-day junior kindergarten will be available at two yet-to-be determined schools within this region next fall as the province begins phasing in full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds across Ontario. The move towards full-day junior kindergarten is “good news, good direction, [and] good possibilities” said Mary-Catherine Kelly, director […]
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Heather Latter After two weeks of offering the H1N1 vaccine solely to those at highest risk, the Northwestern Health Unit is now ready to vaccinate members of the general public. “The amount of people coming in for their H1N1 ’flu shot has significantly decreased over the past week, leading us […]
Duane Hicks Both honoured and humbled to be named as the town’s 22nd “Citizen of the Year,” Diane Maxey is taking the opportunity in the spotlight to encourage others to volunteer and help keep the community vital. “When I was first approached late last week and told my name had […]
Peggy Revell Sealing a $1 deal, the Rainy River District School Board officially handed over the keys for the Sixth Street School property on Friday to Community Living of Fort Frances and District. While the building has sat empty since its closure by the board back in 2004, Community Living […]
Heather Latter In conjunction with National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week (Nov. 15-21), film and television star Gordon Tootoosis will offer up a presentation about his own personal story of his struggle with addictions this coming Monday evening at Rainy River First Nations. “I’m deeply concerned about addictions, not only on […]
Duane Hicks Well-known as a leader in community music projects, Diane Maxey was announced as the town’s 22nd “Citizen of the Year” at last night’s council meeting. “I am both humbled and honoured members of this community deem me worthy of this title,” Maxey said this morning, adding that when […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit is ready to offer H1N1 vaccinations to the general public. “Our experience from the H1N1 clinics in the region is that we have reached the priority groups who want the vaccine–it’s time to open it up,” said Dr. James Arthurs, acting medical officer of […]
Staff Mayor Roy Avis will announce the next “Citizen of the Year” at tonight’s council meeting. A total of 23 applications, including some for the same nominees, were submitted by the Oct. 30 deadline. The selection committee, consisting of Bill Gushulak (“Citizen of the Year 2000”), Mark Kowalchuk (“Citizen of […]
Heather Latter After more than a week since the H1N1 vaccine has been available here, Arlene Lesenke, director of health protection for the Northwestern Health Unit, is reporting the immunizations have gone well. “We have a higher uptake than what was expected,” she noted Wednesday. “Our clinics have experienced some […]
Staff With its general membership meeting coming up Nov. 24, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking to fill several expected vacancies on the board. As such, the Chamber is putting out a call to members to put their names forward for appointment or election (if need be) to […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has received its first shipment of unadjuvanted vaccine reserved for pregnant women. At this time, the unadjuvanted vaccine will be available by appointment through the Northwestern Health Unit. Pregnant women are encouraged to call their local health unit office to arrange a time. Of […]
Duane Hicks New 70 km/h transition speed zone signs were posted at the west edge of town on Monday. While the speed limit for westbound motorists still changes from 50 km/h to 60 km/h at Heikki Lampi Sand & Gravel, it now changes from 60 km/h to 70km/h at Taylor […]
