The vice-president of the North Western Ontario Tourism Association (NWOTA) was in Washington, D.C. last week to participate in an ongoing lobby effort against passport requirements being ushered in by the U.S. government. Representing the North Western Ontario Business Partnership, Jerry Fisher, who also owns Grassy Narrows Lodge, was among […]
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The Country View Child Care Centre, located at Crossroads School in Devlin, received papers last week deeming it a not-for-profit day care facility. Supervisor Bobbi Morken noted it was her idea to make the change from a for-profit facility to the not-for-profit service. “It will give a voice to more […]
Local teachers Andrea Lee and Diane Carlson spoke to Emo council at its regular meeting Monday night regarding support for a Family Literacy Celebration they are planning for Rainy River District. “There will be workshops for parents and students ages four-14,” explained Lee, noting they hope to encourage parents to […]
When the region’s first Child Witness Conference wrapped up Wednesday at Quetico Centre near Atikokan, social workers left armed with a program to help counsel children who have witnessed domestic violence. The conference, hosted jointly by the Atikokan Crisis Centre and Family Services Thunder Bay, brought together about 65 representatives […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board, like most boards across the province, is putting the “Best Start” program on hold until it receives more information from the federal government regarding funding. Last month’s federal election brought to power a Conservative minority government which does not support the Liberals’ child care […]
Award-winning singer Susan Aglukark delivered the keynote address at a special conference at Quetico Centre on Monday, combining her gift of song with some powerful messages regarding pain and abuse. The Child Witness Conference, hosted jointly by the Atikokan Crisis Centre and Family Services Thunder Bay, opened Monday and wrapped […]
Building an abattoir for Rainy River District has been discussed off and on for years, but the most recent plan was proposed at a public meeting in Barwick last Wednesday night—and it was stated this could be the last chance for the project. “This is a very important meeting for […]
Rob Tovey, left, in the role of “Gregory Larson,” rehearsed a scene with Jean-Marc Blanc (“Matthew Stoddard”) and Joleen Hogan (“Stacy Kingsley”) on Sunday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous during a rehearsal of “I Bet Your Life.” The dinner theatre production, directed by Cathy Richards, runs this Thursday through Saturday […]
Travis Stromness, left, of the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team fought Dryden for the ball in the NorWOSSA semi-final showdown here last Thursday morning. The black-and-gold prevailed 50-41. —Jenni Condon photo
Guy Avis, left, certainly dressed the part during the annual “Curl for Cancer” fundraiser Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. This year’s event, which featured 24 teams curling three four-end games, raised about $14,000. —Jenni Condon photo
Keith Caul, left, and Bill McLean offered their support Wednesday night at the abattoir meeting in Barwick by signing a pledge form citing they will pay a $500 membership fee and loan $2,000 toward the project. –Heather Ogilvie photo
Local CUPE members braved the frigid cold and marched down Scott Street on Friday in protest of the provincial government’s plan to pass Bill 206 in coming weeks, which will revise the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). CUPE members across the province participated in the event in an effort […]
