Sam Odrowski Ashlee Grimard, left, Shannon King, and Michelle Strachan attended the Best Start Network’s “Community Change” event held Friday at the Copper River Inn. Those who attended brainstormed about how to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the community. A strategy now is being formed […]
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of June Caul About 60 people still were braving the elements along the 200 block of Scott Street by 4 a.m. on Saturday to raise awareness on the issue as well as raise more than $16,000 towards establishing a pop-up shelter at a local church.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Public Library CEO Caroline Goulding is hoping her office once again will be filled with donated Hallowe’en treats piled high for this year’s “Trunk or Treat.” It looks like the candy drive already is off to a great start!
Sam Odrowski Deb (Whetzel) Ludeman showed attendees of the “Community Change” event what ideas her group came up with for the betterment of services for children in the community. The event was hosted by the Best Start Network at the Copper River Inn here Friday, with about 60 people attending […]
Sam Odrowski A Grade 5 class at St. Francis School participated in a re-affirmation ceremony last Wednesday in which they recited the oath of citizenship and sang the national anthem before receiving re-affirmation certificates. In keeping with Citizenship Week (Oct. 8-14), the students also listened to presentations from three residents […]
Duane Hicks Local entrepreneur Jennifer Horton showed off some of the clothing available for women through the new “Dress for Work” program, which aims to help women get back into the workplace.
of June Caul This group of ladies stretched out in front of McTaggarts’ front door in a bid to help shield themselves from the elements as they took part in the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event overnight Friday.
Duane Hicks Cathy Westover was among the Public Works staff out shovelling last Thursday morning for the first significant snowfall of the season. Borderland received about nine cm (3.5 inches) of white stuff overnight–and reportedly a bit more in the west end of the district–much to the chagrin of area […]
Press Release The province has taken action to prevent an immediate increase in beer prices by stepping in to halt a scheduled tax hike put in place by the previous government. By taking this step, Premier Doug Ford, along with Finance minister Vic Fedeli, will leave more money in the […]
Press Release The Education Act states that “The purpose of education is to provide students with the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into highly-skilled, knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to their society.” This mandates that all students in our public education system must be supported, and instilled with […]
It will be clear tonight, with an overnight low of minus-three C (26 F) and south-southwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will be sunny and warm, with a high soaring to 16 (61) and low around five (41). Look for southwest winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Spotty […]
It was a Happy Thanksgiving for Evelyn Cameron (Thunder Bay), who won the $500 up for grabs that day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 7-13 were Shirley Thompson (Atikokan), Penny Hutton (Fort Frances), Eric Chu (Toronto), Shelly Kabatay (Mine […]
