Go Local Gets Support

A district-wide campaign aimed at encouraging local spending has got the attention of the province.

The Rainy River Future Development Corporation has received Northern Ontario Heritage Fund dollars to further pursue the Go Local initiative.

Consultant Tannis Drysdale says they're now hoping additional support from FEDNOR.

B93, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and the town of Fort Frances are also pledging support.

Good Things at Museum: Town Councillor

A Fort Frances councillor likes what he sees at the Fort Frances Museum.

Andrew Hallikas says, the hiring of a new curator this year, a renewed board and a new volunteer-support group are helping reinvigorate interest in the facility.

Donations to the museum are also up this year with a recent $500.00 gift presented by an anonymous donor.

Salvation Army Kettles Get Boost

The Salvation Army in Fort Frances is getting a boost to its Christmas Kettle Campaign today.

Walmart Canada says it will match any donation given by residents to the Kettles made today.

The agency had set a goal of $18-thousand, but only had a third raised going into the campaign's final week.

November Border Stats

More than 48-thousand travellers passed through the border at Fort Frances last month.

Statistics from the Canada Border Services Agency show twelve people being denied entry into the country because of a variety of admissibility issues.

Custom officers also made ten seizures of items because people tried to under value their worth or not declare them at all.

Health Officials Warn of Increased Teen Drinking at Christmas

A warning to parents about the pitfalls of teen drinking.

Thunder Bay's Drug Strategy Co-ordinator Patty Hajdu says the Christmas season often leads to high school parties.

Hajdu says for many teens it's about getting drunk as quickly as possible.

Hajdu is asking parents to pay close attention to their kids and know what's going on in their social circle.