Sam Odrowski Local lawyer Clint Calder visited St. Francis School on Thursday for “Treaty Recognition Week,” in which he spoke to students about the history of Treaty #3, why it’s important, and how indigenous people have been affected. Other schools in the district heard similar presentations.
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Duane Hicks Randi Roth of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Colour Guard looked over a display dedicated to well-known, decorated indigenous war veterans such as Tommy Prince. In addition to serving his country, Prince was dedicated to obtaining educational and economic opportunities for indigenous people, and is quoted as […]
Sam Odrowski John and Cindy Homer cut into the celebration cake during the official launch party that was held Nov. 3 at Flint House to celebrate his new ownership of Causeway Insurance. About 75 people came out to join in the festivities.
Duane Hicks Elaine Medicine read through the names of veterans from area First Nations listed on the honour wall that is part of the new exhibit, “Indigenous Veterans of Treaty No. 3,” during its opening reception Thursday at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre. The list started out with […]
Sam Odrowski Since March, the Family Drop In Centre at 272 Scott St. has provided friendship, clothing, food, and quality conversation to members of the community who may be struggling. But the centre, which is run by volunteers, will be shut down by the end of February if it does […]
Staff The Fort Frances Police Services Board is seeking motivated, community-minded individuals to apply for two provincially-appointed positions on it. Two current board members–John McTaggart and Andrew Hallikas–recently were elected to town council and have to vacate their positions on the PSB. The Fort Frances PSB is a five-person board […]
Staff The Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope is hoping to have a permanent presence in Fort Frances, and has asked town council for its support for the initiative. In a letter from Donna Kroocmo, executive director of the Shelter of Hope, she indicated the agency is applying for […]
Staff User fees here could go up 2.6 percent next year. Town council has directed division managers to affect the indicated user fee increase in the 2019 user fee schedule, with each executive committee to then review the impact of the increase on their respective division. Council then will make […]
Sam Odrowski New local ownership, new opportunities, and new options for customers recently has come to Causeway Insurance here. New owner/operator of the insurance brokerage, John Homer, who purchased it on Nov. 2 from Mario Galluzzo, recently teamed up with another independent broker, StoneRidge Insurance, located in southern Ontario. “This […]
Staff The incoming council will be busy right off the bat with the 2019 municipal budget. The current council approved the timetable for planning out next year’s budget at its regular meeting yesterday evening (held one day later due to the Remembrance Day observance). The schedule includes a public input […]
Staff A familiar sleigh will be displayed at the Rainy Lake Square this winter. Town council endorsed the use of Linda and Bob Hamilton’s cutter sleigh for display at the square with a forthcoming agreement that outlines ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and release of liability. The Museum Advisory Committee had requested […]
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