Tolls for local commuters crossing the international bridge here will go up five percent effective Oct. 1, the International Bridge and Terminal Company and M.D.&W. Railway announced today. But another hike is likely down the road if a new Canada customs facility is built here, the companies said. “If that […]
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After almost a year in the making, provincial changes to the Child and Family Services Act will see FACS here adapting to some significant changes for the betterment of child care, supervisor Stuart McIvor said Tuesday. “The new legislation marks a philosophical shift in how child protection is to be […]
The debate is on as to whether building a new Canada Customs facility here now would affect the possibility of constructing a new bridge down the road. During a presentation last Wednesday by Richard Pell, manager of Strategic Management for the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, town council asked for […]
Half-a-century after missing her grade 12 exams, 65-year-old Jacqueline Garriock was back, taking part in the Fort High graduation ceremony inside the new arena of the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday night. “I turned 65 in May and I graduated high school in June,” said Garriock. “It’s something I’ve always […]
It was a time to reminisce last Thursday night as the Class of 2000 graduated from Fort Frances High School. “It was only four short years ago, or five long years for some of us, that we entered high school,” said OAC graduate Tyler Bell as he began his valedictory […]
Kyle Guba, the son of Jay and Elaine Guba, is still learning the skills of racing as a rookie with the Sudbury Kart Club but organizers expect him to be an expert by season’s end. In his first race June 4 when the club hosted the Northern Ontario championships, the […]
Couchiching First Nation will receive more than $1 million as its share of the revenue generated by Casino Rama in Orillia. “We’re not in receipt of it yet but it’s going to be around $1.2 million and then quarterly payments,” Chief Chuck McPherson said. Earlier this month, the province signed […]
High school teachers will be in for hard times come fall, the president of the local Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation warned after the provincial government passed the controversial Bill 74 last week. “I really fear for the future,” said Andrew Hallikas. With teacher workloads being increased from six classes […]
The Rainy River District School Board marked a first in its history Saturday by bringing together all its staff, including the various unions, for an employee appreciation dinner at the Red Dog Inn. “With an organization that has such a rich history, it’s important to recognize its members every chance […]
Dubbed “Mission Possible,” the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Care Close to Home” campaign has made it no secret the district is supporting its goal to raise $3.5 million locally for renovations at La Verendrye and Emo hospitals. In fact, more than $1 million already has been raised. “The support […]
After four months of deliberating and a second round of voting, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) finally has settled on an apportionment formula. DSSAB members spent hours discussing the formula which determines how much each municipality will be levied by DSSAB, eventually choosing the second of […]
In a move to reduce transportation costs, students from both the Rainy River District School Board and Northwest Catholic District School Board may be riding the same bus down the road. “We’re working with the [Catholic board] to combine our transportation needs, and so far, we’re negotiating our operator contracts,” […]
