Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources is jeopardizing employment stability in the forestry industry by closing its eyes to a growing crisis of supply. “MNR has a track record of looking through the wrong end of the telescope when dealing with fibre supply issues,” said Cec Makowski, Ontario Region Vice President […]
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It has been said the longest journey begins with a single step and for Christian Lado, that first step was taken 11 years ago when he fled his war-torn native Sudan for an uncertain future in a Kenyan refugee camp. It could have been worse for it was in that […]
A recent bullying conference in Ottawa was an emotional and educational experience for two local members of the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition. Crystal Godbout and OPP Cst. Caroline Spencer both attended the three-day conference in late March. “Our job was to bring back info to help tackle bullying,” Cst. […]
They bravely stood in front of the crowd, talking about topics as wide-ranging as the NHL strike, the Loch Ness monster, racism, shopping, and a cat named Tango, but it was an address about bats that won the night. Simeon Firth, a student at Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, took first […]
The annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up Sunday with the Highlights Concert at the Townshend Theatre. The following are the winners in this year’s competition. Gillon’s Most Entertaining Ballet •Armageddon-Fort Dance Studio In-Focus most entertaining Jazz 12 & under •Circus Circus-Dancemakers School of Dance Investors […]
Ken Boshcoff, MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of Lucienne Robillard, president of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, on Friday announced funding of $281,732 for an Employment Assistance Services project targeted to help 3,000 unemployed individuals […]
“Help us preserve our past by being involved in our future.” That’s the message museum curator Pam Hawley sent to council Monday, when she gave a presentation to kick off fundraising to renovate the Fort Frances Museum. She noted a community fundraising goal of $75,000 has been set for the […]
Bill Michl is challenging people in the district to help raise both funds and awareness for arthritis—a crippling disease that affects more than four million Canadians. And he’s promising a big payoff for their help. “If we can raise the money by July 1, I’m going to do the Canada […]
With the extended deadline of May 6, for Northern Ontario Grow Bonds Business Loan program submissions fast approaching, the Ontario government has appointed four members to the grow bonds board of directors to approve loans. “Northerners and northern municipalities have already made a commitment to their future prosperity by investing […]
With news last week the town did not receive any money from the Canada-Ontario Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) for the $1.9-million underpass renovation project, council agreed Monday to file a second application. COMRIF will announce Intake Two in the coming weeks through direct contact with eligible municipalities, meaning at that […]
In an effort to put a stop to criminal and anti-social behaviour after-hours on Scott Street, the Police Services Board wants the town to install a surveillance system in the downtown area. In a report submitted to council Monday night, Sgt. Steve Loshaw noted the proposal for the cameras was […]
Fort Frances town council passed its 2005 budget Monday night with little input from the public. The only exception was Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team president John Dutton, who expressed deep concern over a significant increase in pool fees that are included in the 2005 user fee schedule. In the […]
