Staff Have you made your appointment yet? District residents once again are being encouraged to give the “gift of life” here this Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 10-11) as Canadian Blood Services holds its fall blood donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. The two-day clinic will run Wednesday from 4:30-8:30 […]
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By Duane Hicks, Staff writer Economic development officer Geoff Gillon is expected to deliver to town council a draft copy of a report outlining proposed financial incentive programs at tonight’s regular meeting at the Civic Centre. Along with other recommendations, the report offers a retooling of programs outlined in the […]
Local participants in the Alzheimer Society’s sixth-annual “Ride for Memories” headed out Saturday morning from The Harbourage here. More than 140 motorcyclists from across the region met in Rainy River for lunch, then travelled to Dryden for supper while raising roughly $33,000 for the cause.
“Country Blend” performed to an appreciative audience at the Emo Legion on Friday evening. Money raised from the evening will go towards the construction of the Dance Fire Memorial, which will be located on Highway 613 in Dance at the original homestead of Frank LaBelle.
A construction crew began digging this morning to install a storm sewer in the parking lot beside Pharmasave on Scott Street. The store intends to pave the area. Due to the tendency to flood, they are taking precautionary measures with the lot.
Darryl Skinner, Rosanne DeGagné, and Karen Kuitunen from the local Wal-Mart were at Fort Frances High School yesterday to present a cheque for $3,000 to students and staff members to go towards installing a second Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) at the school. The money was raised through the hard work […]
The Sabres’ Riley Ferster got a shot off despite being tripped during the third period of his team’s tilt with the visiting Wisconsin Mustangs at Ice for Kids Arena last night. The Sabres broke the ice on their exhibition schedule with a lopsided 9-3 victory.
Thunder Bay—Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff called upon the Prime Minister yesterday to keep his promise and delay calling an election until the 23 recommendations of the Forestry Report have been implemented. “It is irresponsible of Prime Minister Harper to go to the polls before ensuring that the Natural Resources […]
As children begin a new school year, school administrators are looking forward to a problem-free year as well, especially when it comes to students’ health and well-being. Parents whose children suffer from severe allergies which may result in anaphylactic shock should remember that the best approach to safety is a […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will recognize businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding business achievement and the contributions made to the economic growth and prosperity of the Rainy River District at the 13th Annual Bell Business Awards Banquet set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Nominations are […]
The Alzheimer Society’s sixth-annual “Ride for Memories” is on for this Saturday (Sept. 6). And for those who have procrastinated about registering, there is still time left. “I would like them if they could still call,” said Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District. […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
