Duane Hicks Some local residents already have discarded their Christmas trees on the boulevard in anticipation of the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual tree pickup. The pickup will take place next Saturday (Jan. 19)–a week later than usual.
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Submitted Proud parents Madisyn DeGagne and Derek Morrison of Fort Frances greeted Lux Riven Mathew DeGagne, a 7 lb., 1 oz. baby boy, at 10:53 p.m. on Jan. 1 at La Verendrye General Hospital–the first baby of 2019 here in Rainy River District. The new baby and his family, which […]
Duane Hicks Laura Gosse, community engagement co-ordinator for the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre, admired “Fallen Halo” and “Peaceful”–two of the quilts local resident Hubert Meyers submitted yesterday for the upcoming “Fibre Arts Festival.” The deadline to submit a piece for the juried exhibit featuring the work of district […]
Submitted Anna Schwartz showed off the gold medal she received for acing her Royal Conservatory of Music vocal exam.
Sam Odrowski Residents now can enjoy a taste of the future at the Fort Frances Public Library with its newly-installed virtual reality software. The library’s “Makerspace,” which features 3D printing, machine cutting, sewing, button making, and audio/video production/editing, saw an addition back in November when the Oculus Rift and Oculus […]
Press Release Is it possible to live well with Alzheimer disease and still contribute to society in a meaningful way? Rossana Tomashowski, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, says yes! “We experience it every day from a person living the Alzheimer journey,” she noted. “They volunteer […]
Duane Hicks For some folks, having a real Christmas tree in their home is a cherished tradition. The only problem is how do you get rid of it once the holidays are over? Never fear. The Fort Frances Fire Brigade once again will be conducting its annual tree pick-up next […]
Sam Odrowski With 2018 in the books, local Liberal MP Don Rusnak has high hopes for Thunder Bay-Rainy River with several goals set for 2019. Looking back at last year, Rusnak said he’s most proud of his party’s successes in building relationships to secure funding for infrastructure projects around the […]
Press Release The Ontario government is welcoming 2019 with reforms to make our province more competitive and signal that Ontario is open for business. Changes related to Ontario’s labour market that came into effect on Jan. 1 include: •Employers will save $1.45 billion in premiums paid to the Workplace Safety […]
Duane Hicks District singer and musician Anna Schwartz recently earned a rare achievement for vocal talent and knowledge–a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). The 18-year-old, who is attending her first year at the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) in Winnipeg, took her Level 10 voice exam back […]
Press Release As police raise the alarm about the steadily increasing number of impaired drivers on our roads, OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas is demanding that Premier Doug Ford abandon his reckless plans to further privatize and expand alcohol sales. “The easier it is to get alcohol and cannabis, the […]
Press Release In December, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care conducted its annual Resident Quality Inspection (RQI) and Critical Incident System Inspection at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home here. These inspections consist of comprehensive reviews of care planning, along with resident, family, and staff interviews to assess performance in the […]
