Press Release Ontario and First Nations’ partners have signed historic resource revenue-sharing agreements in mining and forestry–the first of their kind in the province. These agreements with First Nations, represented by Grand Council Treaty #3, Wabun Tribal Council, and Mushkegowuk Council, commit Ontario to sharing 45 percent of government revenues […]
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Sam Odrowski On a warm summer day in early August of last year, a Fort Frances woman’s life forever changed when she injured her ankle while gardening. What seemed like a misfortune for Cathie Sinninghe actually was a blessing in disguise. It was a short time after she was laid […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The St. Patrick’s C.W.L. in Emo will host its annual tea and bake sale this Saturday (May 12) from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. — A reminder that Scott Woods will be performing at the Emo Legion tonight (May 9). He is a very […]
Sam Odrowski Celebrating May as “Community Living Month” helps raise awareness for an organization that sometimes is overlooked. “It’s an opportunity to put us at the forefront,” said Kim LePine, manager of community support services for Community Living Fort Frances. The work Community Living does to assist and improve the […]
Sam Odrowski Firefly, a children’s health and family wellness organization, currently is looking for more board members in the Fort Frances area. Those passionate about children and their well-being, who feel they would be an asset to Firefly’s board of directors, are being asked to apply. “Our board members have […]
Press Release WordPow!, in partnership with the Backus Community Center, will hold a writing workshop on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center, located on Highway 11 east of International Falls. Class size is limited to 10. Registration is $45 (U.S.), which includes materials, […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Township of Emo will be hiring summer students (aged 15-30) who will be returning to school in the fall. Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 14 for the following positions: Recreation Program Assistant/Co-ordinator and Labourer for the Parks Department. Inquiries concerning the […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory outbreak over at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, effective May 7. All social events and activities at Rainycrest have resumed, and all visitors are now welcome. We still are urging people to refrain from […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Northwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) was at La Place Rendez-Vous here on Thursday to hear feedback from local residents about how the health-care system could be improved as it works to develop an Integrated Health Services Plan for 2019-22. Just under 40 people attended the […]
Press Release This provincial election, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss public health issues that affect our communities. The health unit has launched a campaign promoting people to “Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote.” It aims to help the public make an informed […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Square will receive its own grand-opening next week, with more events to follow throughout the summer months. The celebration for the square, completed this past fall, is planned for next Thursday (May 17). “May 17 is a big, fun, and exciting day at the Rainy […]
Press Release The public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ children’s wellness barbecue this Friday (May 11). There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, and cake from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 601 Victoria Ave. Educational and prevention information also will be available on site. Please stop by to […]
