Staff Due to the change in weather, the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service has lifted its suspension of the issuing of burning permits within the town for piled wood products and standing grass. “It looks like our fire risk has passed due to a deposit of snow overnight,” Fire […]
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Staff The Ontario Travel Information Centre (OTIC) here will be permanently closed April 30 as a cost-cutting measure by the province. It is one of seven OTICs being shuttered, along with Rainy River, Kenora, Fort Erie, Hill Island, Prescott, and Cornwall. The closures were announced in Ontario’s 2012 budget on […]
Press Release The board of directors of Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is announcing that Allan Katz has been appointed president/CEO effective April 1. Katz recently served as senior project director of the Southeast Community Care Access Centre in Kingston, Ont. Prior to this, he was the managing director of […]
Duane Hicks CIBC was a big winner at the inaugural “So You Think You Can Cook . . . Soups On” event yesterday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. “CIBC Savoury Sip” won “People’s Choice Award,” as well as the honour of being “Most Unique Soup.” Energy Fitness Centre […]
Heather Latter Rebecca Webb, right, of CIBC offered up a sample of the branch’s “Savory Sip” soup yesterday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall during the “So You Think You Can Cook . . . Soups On” event hosted by the Rainy River District Dietitians and Fort Frances Chamber of […]
Lucas Punkari Aaron Bujold served while his doubles partner, Tori Sikora, watched during an exhibition contest between the Muskie badminton team and the Rainy River Owls on Tuesday afternon at Fort High. Bujold, who is not in high school yet, was filling in for his older brother, Connor, who was […]
Heather Latter Donna Lowey offered a rose to six-year-old Tatum Martin during the 2012 Bridal Show presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts yesterday evening. Thirty-three brides and their guests stopped by to check out the wedding services provided by local businesses and vendors.
Press Release NDP leader Andrea Horwath is calling on Ontarians to have their say on the provincial budget released yesterday. “We have been clear that in order for this provincial budget to be acceptable, it needs to work for every-day people,” said Horwath. Horwath unveiled a website and toll-free number […]
Press Release Ontario is selling eight government-owned buildings across the province, freeing up valuable taxpayers’ dollars to be invested in health care and education. Ontarians look to their government to provide services, not to be a landlord. The private-sector can manage office space much better and at a lower cost. […]
Press Release Ontario is helping families conserve water and save money by labelling water-efficient household products they can buy. A “WaterSense” label identifies faucets, showerheads, and toilets that use 20 percent less water. Using less water protects natural resources and reduces demand on water heaters so people save money on […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances will be updating its open air burning bylaw, and introduce short-form wording so tickets can be issued on-site to violators. Fire Chief Frank Sheppard made a written request to town council, asking that the bylaw be updated. “The update of this bylaw will allow for a […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board trustees, at their last meeting, recognized Our Lady of the Way School teacher Lisa Latimer for the work she has been doing with her students using “Learning Goals and Success Criteria.” “Lisa has many excellent attributes she brings to the school community,” […]
