The Canadian Press CALGARY—Educators and human rights experts in Alberta are worried a proposed change to human rights legislation could make it tough to teach a number of controversial subjects. The change says parents should be notified when classes “include subject matter that deals explicitly with religion, sexuality, or sexual […]
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Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Although no fires currently are burning in the West Fire Region, and the number of fires so far has been few, the Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding people to be wary when they’re outdoors this spring. “We have had a quiet spring in weather terms, but […]
Peggy Revell Grade 3 student Gavyn DeBenetti stepped up to the microphone this morning during a spelling bee at St. Michael’s School. Different grade levels throughout the Northwest Catholic District School Board are holding spelling bees as part of the many activities in conjunction with “Catholic Education Week.”
Peggy Revell Mike and Kevin Marengere checked out the long guns on display during the second-annual Barwick Gun & Hobby Show on Saturday. A good crowd turned out for the event, which included tables set up with something of interest for everyone—from a wide range of firearms to crafts, wood-carving, […]
Mitch Calvert Hannah Firth wrote down a bid for one of the silent auction items up for bid at the 26th-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet held Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The final tally raised by the sold-out event was not known as of press time today.
Elisabeth Heslop Auctioneer Telford Advent kept the sales rolling during the annual police auction held Saturday morning in the parking lot behind the local OPP detachment. About 60 bicycles were sold.
Elisabeth Heslop Kassidy Hawk, six, protected her burger from the wind during an open house and barbecue hosted by the local Victim Services Program on Friday. The free lunch was intended to let people know about the service, said new executive director Peggy Loyie.
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Girl Guides of Canada is introducing a “Love Yourself Challenge” badge, which can be earned by girls aged five-8 who complete three tasks that promote self-esteem and a positive body image. “The whole idea is take away the negative body images and turn them into positives,” said […]
Staff Local public elementary teachers and elementary occasional teachers have voted to accept a tentative agreement with the Rainy River District School Board The teachers ratified the four-year collective agreement Wednesday evening, and it ”passed by an overwhelming majority,” noted Sharon Preston, president of the local chapter of the Elementary […]
Duane Hicks Rainy River District will see a new OPP detachment commander later this month when S/Sgt. John Kendrick takes over the job left vacant by Insp. Dave Lucas, who relocated to Kenora back in January. S/Sgt. Kendrick, who presently is the OPP’s regional traffic manager in Thunder Bay but […]
Press Release As the weather heats up and more people are out enjoying the warmth of the spring season, the OPP and Insurance Bureau of Canada are teaming up to remind vehicle owners to “Lock It or Lose It.” “A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds–without the […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce passed a bylaw at its general membership meeting here Tuesday to broaden the scope of appointed representatives to its board. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said that up until now, the board has had appointees from the Town of Fort Frances, AbitibiBowater, Rainy […]
