Paige Desmond A “Girls’ Night In” was held at Curves for Women here last night to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Manicures were offered by Celeste’s Hair Salon for a donation, which combined with all other proceeds to go to the Rainy River District Breast Health Network. Nails were done […]
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Staff A public meeting was held prior to Tuesday night’s regular council meeting regarding a zoning bylaw amendment for property at 1345 Emo Rd. The proposed amendment is to rezone the land from “institutional” to “multi-residential,” as Dave Petsnick wants to build a three-unit dwelling there. Several local residents opposed […]
It was a Happy Thanksgiving for Daniel Rodrigues of Kapuskasing, 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. 12-18 were Larry Lennox (International Falls), Ray Thiessen Sr. (Ear Falls), Stacey Angus (Stratton), Chuck […]
Press Release The OPP is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Pikangikum First Nation man, identified as James Strang, 83, who was found deceased in his home last Friday morning. Police continue to interview residents in an effort to determine who Strang had been in […]
Press Release Ontario is strengthening the local forest industry by helping AbitibiBowater increase the efficiency of its pulp and paper complex in Thunder Bay. The province is providing the company with a $1.16-million grant towards the $11.6-million project through the Forest Sector Prosperity Fund, which will help the company increase […]
Mitch Calvert The Muskie senior and junior boys’ volleyball teams both fell to 0-5 in NorWOSSA play after losing in straight sets to the visiting Dryden Eagles on Tuesday. Junior coach Duane Roen said his team came out flat in the first set but stayed with the Eagles the rest […]
Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres made it interesting, but still got the outcome they wanted on the scoreboard in a 6-3 win here Tuesday night against the expansion Sioux Lookout Flyers. Despite trailing 2-1 after 20 minutes to the winless Flyers, the Sabres tallied twice in the second […]
Staff With the official deadline to nominate a deserving individual or business for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards having come and gone yesterday, organizers are looking for people to act fast and submit more nominees in three award categories. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said this morning […]
Press Release We’ve heard many times that breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. But did you know that by breastfeeding, you’re doing something good for the environment, too? Breast milk has lifelong health benefits for both mother and child. Health Canada, […]
Press Release October is Breast Cancer Month and the Rainy River District Breast Health Network has teamed up with MOSS Yoga to offer an enlightening evening for women of all ages to learn about the benefits of yoga for their body, mind, and spirit. It is taking place next Tuesday […]
Duane Hicks Progress is being made on the Portage Avenue underpass reconstruction, with the road expected to be restored to two lanes of traffic by mid-November, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council last night. The underpass was scheduled to be shut down today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to […]
Paige Desmond A demographic often forgotten when it comes to counselling, district First Nations’ men now have two unique services available to help them heal through group work. Offered by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc.’s Counselling Unit, the “In Search of Your Warrior” program and the men’s […]
