The Canadian PressAndy Blatchford OTTAWA–A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying. The Statistics Canada research said 11.1 percent of youth, aged 18 to 29 years old, found themselves in […]
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The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is reaching into its pockets for hundreds of millions of dollars to undo some of the damage caused by a year of cuts. Where the spring budget–and last year’s fall economic statement–cut from wide swaths of programs and services, yesterday’s document tells […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–A geologist’s discovery of a mysterious claw in rocks along a rail line in British Columbia’s northern wilderness almost 50 years ago has led to the recognition of the first dinosaur species unique to the province. Nicknamed Buster, the partial bones, which included toes, shins and […]
The Canadian Press STRATHMORE, Alta.–Some discouraging words about national unity from out on the range in southern Alberta. A rural municipality east of Calgary has passed a resolution that says if the federal government does not treat Alberta more fairly the province should hold an independence referendum. The resolution was […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–While Remembrance Day is intended to remember those members of Canada’s armed forces who gave their lives in defending the country, it is also an important moment to reflect on the cost of war and the sacrifices of all those who have served in uniform. Not […]
Jamie Mountain The new Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy held its official grand opening yesterday evening in the auditorium of the Memorial Sports Centre. On hand to cut the ribbon were, from left to right, treasurer Jan Abbott, secretary Angela DeGagne, Fort Frances GM and Sunset Country Ford owner and community […]
of Riverside Health Care Travis Irwin, accompanied by his mother, Heather, took part in trick-or-treating at Rainycrest Long Term Care on Halloween. An estimated 250 kids stopped by the home where many residents were on deck handing out candy.
Sam Odrowski Registered dental hygienists Elizabeth Bobczynski and Angela DeGagne of Fort Frances Tribal Area Health spoke to attendees of the United Native Friendship Centre’s career fair about opportunities in dental hygiene yesterday afternoon. The event was meant to provide job seekers with a glimpse at a “day-in-the-life” of various […]
of Riverside Health Care Katie Bissonnette received her influenza vaccine from Infection Control Practitioner Jodi Jewell as part of Riverside Health Care’s annual staff flu shot campaign. Over 100 Riverside employees across the district have already received their flu shot as part of this program with staff clinics happen throughout […]
Ken Kellar Fort Frances High School students ran through the final rehearsal of the musical revue last night at the Townshend Theatre in advance of its opening night tonight. “What’s the Difference?” features a bevy of songs about, or featuring, numbers and stretches across decades and genres of music, ensuring […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) director of education Heather Campbell thanked local MPP Greg Rickford for announcing a $4 million investment in child care at Robert Moore School on Friday. Through the provincial funding, the RRDSB will create 98 new child care spaces in Fort Frances and […]
Ken Kellar Ashley, left, Louis and Danny Boileau celebrated Halloween and fire safety at the same time with a family costume during “Trunk-or-Treat.” Event organizers put the number of people who attended this year between 800 and close to a thousand.
