Hazards of Chewing Tobacco Illustrated

Fort Frances High School students got a first-hand look at the hazards of using chewing tobacco.

Gruen Von Behren, who developed oral cancer at 17, spoke to students yesterday.

Thirty-four surgeries has caused his lower face to become disfigured and his speech slurred.

Von Behren is now a national spokesperson for Oral Health America’s National Spit Tobacco Education Program.

Fort Optometry gives Support

A Fort Frances optometry is doing its part to help improve the sight of children in developing countries.

Dr. Bruce Lidkea of Lidkea Optometry says they're raising money for the program Optometry Giving Sight which helps provide eye exams and glasses to children in need.

Patients are being asked for donations for services received.

The Optometry also donated fees from patient eye exams performed Thursday.

Ontario Cabinet Announced Next Week

The Premier is set to announce his new smaller cabinet next week.

Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro says he looks forward to seeing the new set up.

A financial update will also be announced next Thursday.

Tories in Toronto

Ontario's newly elected Progressive Conservatives will gather at Queens Park today for political bootcamp.

Party veterans will be schooling the 15 rookies on their new jobs in the legislature.

Question of the Day - October 14

Federal government intervention into labour disuptes, such as that at Canada Post this past year and more recently at Air Canada, is being welcomed by some people who responded to our poll question on B93.ca.

55 per cent support government stepping in to labour disputes.

Today's question, with governments under pressure to upgrade roads and bridges, would you support tolls to help pay for that work?

Vote at B93.ca.

Window Painters Wanted

The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre wants its windows painted.

Program director Andrea Avis says artists are being sought to paint a Hallowe'en themes on their windows as part of contest.

You must register by Monday to participate.

Artists will make their creations next weekend with the public to vote for the best starting October 24.

NOVA Award Deadline Approaching

The deadline is fast approaching for the first ever NOVA Awards.

The awards will recognize 20 community leaders across Northwestern Ontario under the age of 40.

The deadline for nominations is tomorrow.

Restrictions Lifted

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting restrictions on open burning statewide, thanks to the cooler, wet weather.

Although restrictions are being lifted, officials remind people to be careful with campfires and open burning.

Zumba for Breast Cancer Awareness

There will be Zumba Pink Party in Fort Frances Saturday.

Instructor Margitta McLeod is using the popular dance to raise funds for a local health program.

Participants will be asked to donate five dollars for the zumba class with the money going to the Rainy River District Breast Health Network.

Because space is limited at the Memorial Sport Centre, you're asked to call 270-2719 to pre-register.

Community Services Manager to Retire

The town of Fort Frances will be searching for a new Community Services manager.

George Bell is retiring at the end of next June.

Bell's been with the town for the past eighteen years.

During that time, he was instrumental in several projects including Memorial Sport Centre, public library, waterfront and Townshend Theatre.