“Everything’s done, fit, and ready to fly,” Don Lovisa, manager of the local Confederation College campus, enthused yesterday afternoon. As the college interviews instructors for its new general carpentry apprentice (phase one) program set to start Feb. 21, Lovisa was pleased to see it drew a full slate of 16 […]
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Well, it’s February again and we all get our chance to strike a blow against Canada’s number-one killer. This is “Heart Month.” February has Valentine’s Day in it, when everyone can show love and administration for wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, or just those special friends in general. It also is […]
A Devlin woman who was up in arms over plans to close the Emo hospital for at least six months for renovations is more conciliatory this week after speaking with the CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. “I have talked with Wayne Woods, and the situation has improved,” said […]
The Stratton Toy Library has scheduled a pre-school Valentine party, featuring a treasure hunt, games, and snack, for Thursday, Feb. 10 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Those interested are asked to pre-register and also get a list of names for a Valentine card exchange. Also let them know if you’d […]
Mine Centre School held school spirit week last week. Each day had a different theme, and staff and students were encouraged to dress according to the theme for the day. Monday was pajama day, everyone looked a little silly in their wacky hats and glasses Tuesday, then Wednesday was the […]
Rainy River District 4–H’ers had plenty to be proud of in 1999 and that fact shone through at the annual awards banquet last Friday evening in Emo. In addition to the usual awards, there were several notable achievements of provincial distinction. Simone LeBlanc of Barwick, a long-time 4–H member and […]
A number of radical changes taking place for 4–H in Ontario, which encompasses about 9,000 youngsters and 2,000 adults, were outlined during Friday night’s annual awards banquet. As of April 1, for instance, the 4–H Council of Ontario will be 100 percent responsible for delivery of all programs. “We will […]
High school students needing to get their 40 hours of community service in order to graduate have a new option to consider–joining 4-H. The Rainy River District 4-H Association will be starting up “community involvement clubs” this month for students at both Rainy River and Fort Frances High Schools. Peggy […]
Chronic care patients now at the Emo hospital will be guaranteed beds in the newly-renovated long-term care facility, the Community Care Access Centre said yesterday. Dave Murray, regional CCAC executive director, said the decision was made to offer some peace of mine for families with relatives there right now. “From […]
Want to talk about that big bass you reeled up? Or how about learning some new techniques while out on Rainy Lake? Whatever the case, a new bass club is starting up in Fort Frances, with its first meeting slated tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at the old CN station […]
On Friday afternoon, Donald Young School students gathered for an assembly in the gym to watch a talent show, with parents in attendance. Principal Nancy Fretter congratulated all the students who took part. “They had done so well in their performance,” she noted. Students who performed received blue or red […]
Properly installed and maintained working smoke alarms are life-saving devices critical in the early detection of fire. The Fire Marshal of Ontario, Bernard Moyle, has stated smoke alarms are an essential component of fire safety along with a well-rehearsed home escape plan. Good fire-safe behaviours also are important. Wise advice […]
