The Canadian Blood Services annual spring clinic here runs today from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again tomorrow (April 24) from noon-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. It’s not too late for interested donors to make an appointment by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Walk-in appointments also are welcome, although […]
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I had the privilege of again visiting with the local Air Cadets squadron this past week and was uplifted by the enthusiasm displayed by the young people. As some of you are aware, the squadron meets every Wednesday night upstairs at the Memorial Sports Centre for training that can pay […]
The Rainy River District School Board recently launched www.schoolhouse.rrdsb.com Schoolhouse is a web-based program designed to deliver student information to parents that can be accessed at the parents’ convenience through their personal computer. The programming of the Schoolhouse website was developed internally and is unique to the Rainy River District […]
At its regular meeting last week, the Northwest Catholic District School Board was updated on plans for Catholic Education Week, which runs April 27-May 2. This year’s theme is “We are Called.” “[It] celebrates the incredible fact that each person is called by God, not just as part of the […]
Dear editor: I feel I need to address the citizens of Fort Frances and the patrons of the Fort Frances Public Library concerning numerous rumours and misleading statements that have been circulating throughout the community about the building of the new library. I hope the following Q & A will […]
On Monday, the Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Community Coalition sponsored another “trip” for the members of the Emo Country Club. This time the group was taken on a visit to Kenya and Liberia. Megan Bale, of the Healthy Community Coalition, introduced Patrick Giles, who began to tell the group at the […]
After being in their new location at 210 Scott St. for just a couple of days now, the staff at B93 fm are settling in to their new environment. “It’s really nice. We’re really enjoying it,” said morning host Jenni Condon. “I’m extremely excited about it,” echoed station manager Leo […]
The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards banquet last Wednesday (April 16) at the Memorial Sports Centre. The awards were handed out as follows: < *c>IP2 •Darrell Webb Most Sportsmanlike and Dedication (team award)—Skates & Blades < *c>Atom •House league champions (2007/08)—Causeway Insurance Cougars •Canadian Tire Award/K.G. […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s cost apportionment formula for municipalities will not be altered after the majority of members voted against looking into a change during a recent meeting. At last month’s meeting, Peter Van Heyst, representing the municipality of Chapple, suggested looking at the possibility of […]
Nearly 100 individuals and businesses were recognized at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 and Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s honours and awards ceremony here Saturday afternoon. After opening ceremonies, ladies auxiliary members were handed pins for their many years of service. Clora McEvoy, Jane McLeod and Verenia Zucchiatti received pins for […]
In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 27-May 3), the local Salvation Army held a volunteer appreciation dinner Saturday at the former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. After several dozen volunteers enjoyed a Chinese food buffet dinner, the evening’s program—featuring Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval, as well as Maj. Susan Van […]
FORT FRANCES—By next week, staff at Family and Children’s Services here will be able to begin offering a multi-level, comprehensive parenting program called “The Triple P—Positive Parenting Program” to residents of Rainy River District. This week, about 20 social workers and clinicians from the Fort Frances and Atikokan offices are […]
