The Northwestern Health Unit still hasn’t decided whether to appeal last Tuesday’s ruling that it does not have the power to ban smoking in all enclosed public places in the name of public health. Dr. Pete Sarsfield, CEO and medical officer of health for the health unit, said yesterday he’s […]
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One of the great things about elementary school science fairs is they invariably provide an opportunity for adults to learn something and the annual event at Crossroads School in Devlin last week was no exception. For instance, do you know what the best product is for removing tough, set-in stains? […]
Coun. Struchan Gilson told fellow councillors Monday night he had a greater appreciation for the work police officers do in town after going on a ride-along with Fort Frances OPP Cst. Greg Beazley earlier this month. Coun. Gilson went out with Cst. Beazley at 7 p.m. on a Thursday for […]
After working at getting the project off the ground for more than two years, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. finally should see the shovel in the earth to start Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye Hospital here this spring. “At this point, we’re still meeting with the architect and the […]
Community Services manager George Bell on Monday night brought forward for council’s approval an application for Trillium funding for the proposed skate park here with the intention of sending it off with their blessing. But instead, council asked him not to drop it in the mailbox quite yet. The reason […]
Following an in-camera discussion at Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, council agreed to follow through with the interview process in hopes of hiring a new CAO for the Town of Fort Frances. The final interviews—which will include the CAO selection committee consisting of Mayor Dan Onichuk and Couns. Roy […]
As a cost-savings measure to the town, the Pither’s Point campsite check-in building won’t be manned this summer after council approved a report from the Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown at its meeting Monday night. “As council is well aware, it is estimated that it will cost $26,500 to […]
The federal Conservative riding association for the proposed Thunder Bay-Rainy River has postponed the date for its nomination meeting in the wake of the Liberal sponsorship scandal in Ottawa. “There has been quite a bit more interest in the last 10 days,” said association president Richard Neumann. “When the polls […]
Council named more local citizens to various town committees at Monday night’s regular meeting. Peter Sas was appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee while Nicole Baird, Terry Revus, and Louise Kahler was named to the Community Activities Advisory Committee. Audrey Martinson, Gord McTaggart, and David Kozar were appointed to the […]
“What the superior man seeks is in himself. What the small man seeks is in others.” –Confucius While a trip to a poverty-stricken region of China to rebuild unstable and burnt-out buildings may not sound like a dream vacation to many, it was the experience of a lifetime for one […]
Guest speaker Melanie Murray of Rainy River talked about foot care to the seniors on hand last Thursday for the weekly “Wheels to Meals” program at the Emo Legion. “Reflexology is a natural healing art,” noted Murray. “Through an acupressure massage on the feet, tension is relieved, circulation is improved, […]
A retired Winnipeg police officer who found Christ 35 years ago through revival meetings led by Pastor Bill McLeod, was guest speaker at the monthly men’s breakfast last Saturday morning at the Emo Legion. Bruce Day, who now works with the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Winnipeg, reminiscenced a little […]
