The Salvation Army will be seeking donations of non-perishable foods and money from parade goers.
They'll be aided in tomorrow's parade by staff and management of B-93 and other volunteers.
Captain Angel Sandoval is hoping people will help out.
"We expect people will provide economical contributions," says Sandoval, " food and gifts. Everything is welcome. We have a big increase in the number of people asking for help this year."
Sandoval cites the economy as a reason for the increase.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Parade of Lights Tomorrow
The fifty-second annual Parade of Lights goes tomorrow evening in Fort Frances.
More than 20 organizations have confirmed entry to date.
Set up takes place at 3 p.m. in front of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau with judging at 4 p.m. and the parade starting at 5 p.m.
While not prohibited, parade organizers are asking motorists to avoid parking on Scott Street until the parade is over.
More than 20 organizations have confirmed entry to date.
Set up takes place at 3 p.m. in front of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau with judging at 4 p.m. and the parade starting at 5 p.m.
While not prohibited, parade organizers are asking motorists to avoid parking on Scott Street until the parade is over.
RIDE Program Out in Force
The Ontario Provincial Police kick off their 2009 Holiday RIDE campaign today.
The Province wide initiative will wraps up on January 2.
Constable Dave Cain says holiday party guests shouldn't feel their only option is to drink and drive.
"We're reminding the public that there is no excuse for drinking and driving," says Cain. "There are many other ways to get home whether you take a cab or arrange ahead of time for a designated driver."
Last year, OPP laid more than 300 impaired driving charges on Ontario's roads.
The Province wide initiative will wraps up on January 2.
Constable Dave Cain says holiday party guests shouldn't feel their only option is to drink and drive.
"We're reminding the public that there is no excuse for drinking and driving," says Cain. "There are many other ways to get home whether you take a cab or arrange ahead of time for a designated driver."
Last year, OPP laid more than 300 impaired driving charges on Ontario's roads.
CAS Commission Announced
The Ontario government has appointed a promised commission to study the workings of the children's aid system.
It follows complaints Children's Aid Societies are not able to do a proper job of protecting children with their current budgets.
Premier Dalton McGuinty has refused to commit new money, saying his government has raised budgets by 30 per cent.
Critics have said children were at risk of being left in abusive homes and are facing higher suicide rates in one part of northern Ontario.
They also complained the promised commission had yet to get off the ground.
Laurel Broten, the minister of children and youth services,announced the appointment of the commission Thursday.
Broten says the commission is an opportunity "to find creative solutions to improve services children and youth are receiving in Ontario within available resources.''
It follows complaints Children's Aid Societies are not able to do a proper job of protecting children with their current budgets.
Premier Dalton McGuinty has refused to commit new money, saying his government has raised budgets by 30 per cent.
Critics have said children were at risk of being left in abusive homes and are facing higher suicide rates in one part of northern Ontario.
They also complained the promised commission had yet to get off the ground.
Laurel Broten, the minister of children and youth services,announced the appointment of the commission Thursday.
Broten says the commission is an opportunity "to find creative solutions to improve services children and youth are receiving in Ontario within available resources.''
Pikangikum Help Needed
An appeal for supplies for children and youth in Pikangikum First Nation has generated a strong response in the Rainy River District.
Family and Children Services Rainy River is spearheading the drive after responding to pleas for food and clothing from Sioux Lookout's Tikinagan Child and Family Services.
Jacquee Loerzel says a variety of items are still needed.
"We're looking for things like cases of enfamil infant formula with iron," says Loerzel, "cases of diapers sizes 4 to 6, winter clothing including hats, mitts, boots and jackets for infants, children and youth. We're also looking for fleece blankets, ski pants and wool socks. We're also looking for non-perishable food items."
The items can be brought to Beaver Mills in Rainy River, Cloverleaf in Emo, Walmart and Safeway in Fort Frances or to FACS offices in Fort Frances and Atikokan.
Family and Children Services Rainy River is spearheading the drive after responding to pleas for food and clothing from Sioux Lookout's Tikinagan Child and Family Services.
Jacquee Loerzel says a variety of items are still needed.
"We're looking for things like cases of enfamil infant formula with iron," says Loerzel, "cases of diapers sizes 4 to 6, winter clothing including hats, mitts, boots and jackets for infants, children and youth. We're also looking for fleece blankets, ski pants and wool socks. We're also looking for non-perishable food items."
The items can be brought to Beaver Mills in Rainy River, Cloverleaf in Emo, Walmart and Safeway in Fort Frances or to FACS offices in Fort Frances and Atikokan.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Local Sports for Thursday November 26
Fort Frances Lakers travel to Thunder Bay today for a game against the K & A Wolverines.
The Lakers trail the Wolverines by three points for fourth place in the SIJHL.
The top two teams go head-to-head tonight in the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League.
2nd-place Gillions insurance is 3-points back of league leading A Buck or Two as both teams have pulled away from the rest of the field in the standings.
Third place has turned into a battle before the Wildcats, the Wenbergs, Scared Hitless and Lac La Croix.
The Lakers trail the Wolverines by three points for fourth place in the SIJHL.
The top two teams go head-to-head tonight in the Fort Frances Women's Volleyball League.
2nd-place Gillions insurance is 3-points back of league leading A Buck or Two as both teams have pulled away from the rest of the field in the standings.
Third place has turned into a battle before the Wildcats, the Wenbergs, Scared Hitless and Lac La Croix.
Air Service Plan Put Forward
An early morning departure and an evening return flight to Falls International Airport have been included in a new proposal from Mesaba Airlines.
The new proposal comes after Mesaba’s initial offer for air passenger service was rejected by the U-S Department of Transportation in October.
City and airport officials had expressed concerns with its scheduled that offered flights during the mid-afternoon.
Mesaba, which was acquired by Delta as part of its merger with Northwest Airlines, was the only carrier to submit a proposal for the Falls airport.
The new proposal comes after Mesaba’s initial offer for air passenger service was rejected by the U-S Department of Transportation in October.
City and airport officials had expressed concerns with its scheduled that offered flights during the mid-afternoon.
Mesaba, which was acquired by Delta as part of its merger with Northwest Airlines, was the only carrier to submit a proposal for the Falls airport.
Sid Ryan Heads OFL
Sid Ryan is to be named president of the Ontario Federal of Labour at a convention in Toronto today.
The longtime CUPE Ontario president replaces Wayne Samuelson who, after 12 years in office, decided not to seek re-election.
The longtime CUPE Ontario president replaces Wayne Samuelson who, after 12 years in office, decided not to seek re-election.
Elk Plan Drafted
An elk management plan has been drafted to deal with the population of the animals in the province.
Elk numbers have exploded in the Bancroft area, but have dropped off in the Cameron Lake area near Nestor Falls.
Christie Curly of the Ministry of Natural Resources says while there are no plans to import more elk to Ontario, there has been some discussion of moving elk from one area to another.
"The plan doesn't have the answer in it," says Curly. "What it does say is that trans-location, that relocation of animals from one location to another, is often suggested as a potential management tool. We really need to review the risks and benefits associated on a case-by-case basis."
The MNR began importing elk into Ontario from Alberta about a decade ago with mixed results.
Elk numbers have exploded in the Bancroft area, but have dropped off in the Cameron Lake area near Nestor Falls.
Christie Curly of the Ministry of Natural Resources says while there are no plans to import more elk to Ontario, there has been some discussion of moving elk from one area to another.
"The plan doesn't have the answer in it," says Curly. "What it does say is that trans-location, that relocation of animals from one location to another, is often suggested as a potential management tool. We really need to review the risks and benefits associated on a case-by-case basis."
The MNR began importing elk into Ontario from Alberta about a decade ago with mixed results.
Drivers Getting the Message - Not to Text
Ontario's cellphone ban is one month old today and police say most people seem to be getting the hang of it.
But a lot of drivers are having a hard time giving up the dangerous habit of talking or texting while driving.
So far, OPP have given out more than 1,100 warnings and about two dozen tickets.
None of the tickets have been issued by police in the Rainy River district.
But a lot of drivers are having a hard time giving up the dangerous habit of talking or texting while driving.
So far, OPP have given out more than 1,100 warnings and about two dozen tickets.
None of the tickets have been issued by police in the Rainy River district.
Human Remains Identified
Human remains found north of Pickle Lake are those of a 51-year-old Kitchener man.
Jeffery Boyd had been reported missing to Waterloo Regional Police on November 8th.
His body was discovered by a hunter on Saturday, 65 kilometres north of Pickle Lake.
Police are not releasing the cause of death although they say an investigation continues into why Boyd was in a remote part of northwestern Ontario.
Jeffery Boyd had been reported missing to Waterloo Regional Police on November 8th.
His body was discovered by a hunter on Saturday, 65 kilometres north of Pickle Lake.
Police are not releasing the cause of death although they say an investigation continues into why Boyd was in a remote part of northwestern Ontario.
New Centre Name
The Atikokan Crisis Centre has come up with a new name.
It's to be called the Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says the name was selected by the board out of several offered by an Atikokan resident.
"That one stuck with them," says Kroocmo. "and they liked that word 'hope.' They tried to incorporate into the new idea of the Rainy River district versus Atikokan. I know it's wordy and length but they way they've done it with the logo and the umbrella over the top of name it looks very nice and works very well."
Kroomo says it could be up to a year before they can incorporate the name because of the legal process necessary for a name-change.
It's to be called the Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope.
Executive Director Donna Kroocmo says the name was selected by the board out of several offered by an Atikokan resident.
"That one stuck with them," says Kroocmo. "and they liked that word 'hope.' They tried to incorporate into the new idea of the Rainy River district versus Atikokan. I know it's wordy and length but they way they've done it with the logo and the umbrella over the top of name it looks very nice and works very well."
Kroomo says it could be up to a year before they can incorporate the name because of the legal process necessary for a name-change.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Local Doctors to Head Physicians Group
A Fort Frances physician is being named to head a provincial physicians' group.
Doctor Robert Algie is to become president of the Ontario Colleges of Family Physician for the next year.
Algie has practiced in the Fort Frances area for the more than 28 years and joined the OCFP board seven years ago and its executive in 2006.
He's to assume the presidency at a conference being held in Toronto this week.
Doctor Robert Algie is to become president of the Ontario Colleges of Family Physician for the next year.
Algie has practiced in the Fort Frances area for the more than 28 years and joined the OCFP board seven years ago and its executive in 2006.
He's to assume the presidency at a conference being held in Toronto this week.
Local Sports for Wednesday November 25
Fort Frances Lakers ended a 7-game losing streak with a 9-6 home win against the Wisconsin Mustangs last night at the Ice for Kids Arena.
Colton Kennedy led the way with three goals with singles coming from Henry Gutierrez , Dwight Lee, Tim Hennessey, Anders Wick, Jordan Carne and Tyler Stevenson.
The two teams combined for 112 shots in the game.
Fort Frances Muskies boys' Hockey team exploded for four goals in the final period to defeat the Dryden Eagles 6-3 in Dryden.
Nathan Calder, Brendan Cawston, Devin Ball, Davis Smith, Jeff Cridland and Jon Cousineau all found the back of the net for the Muskies.
Wes Brown picked up the win between the pipes.
Colton Kennedy led the way with three goals with singles coming from Henry Gutierrez , Dwight Lee, Tim Hennessey, Anders Wick, Jordan Carne and Tyler Stevenson.
The two teams combined for 112 shots in the game.
Fort Frances Muskies boys' Hockey team exploded for four goals in the final period to defeat the Dryden Eagles 6-3 in Dryden.
Nathan Calder, Brendan Cawston, Devin Ball, Davis Smith, Jeff Cridland and Jon Cousineau all found the back of the net for the Muskies.
Wes Brown picked up the win between the pipes.
Local Sports for Tuesday November 24
Fort Frances Lakers will look to crack a 7-game losing streak tonight when they host the Wisconsin Mustangs.
It's the first time the U-S club has visited the Fort.
The Lakers will also be holding a bake sale and toy drive, with fans asked to bring a toy to be donated to the Salvation Army and United Native Friendship Centre.
Game time at the Ice for Kids Arena is 7:30.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team travels to Dryden today for a NORWOSSA contest against the Eagles.
It's the first meeting of the season between those two teams.
It's the first time the U-S club has visited the Fort.
The Lakers will also be holding a bake sale and toy drive, with fans asked to bring a toy to be donated to the Salvation Army and United Native Friendship Centre.
Game time at the Ice for Kids Arena is 7:30.
Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team travels to Dryden today for a NORWOSSA contest against the Eagles.
It's the first meeting of the season between those two teams.
NEXUS Centre Moving
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is moving its NEXUS Enrollment Center from International Falls to Fort Frances.
The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street beginning Monday.
The centre serves as an interview site for people seeking applications to the Nexus Card program for crossing border.
The centre was initially set up in International Falls over a year ago.
The centre is to be located at 301 Scott Street beginning Monday.
The centre serves as an interview site for people seeking applications to the Nexus Card program for crossing border.
The centre was initially set up in International Falls over a year ago.
Local Business Owners Get Update on Abitibi
AbitibiBowater's Fort Frances mill manager says the company continues to look at alternative paper production for a machine targeted for closure.
Machine number six is currently operating to deal with customer orders, but is expected to idled by the middle of December.
Speaking yesterday to the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, John Harrison said that doesn't mean it won't be restarted in the future.
"We continue to search for what other grades that we could trail that we could potentially find something to make on number 6 in the years to come" said Harrison, "so we're not going to give up on number 6."
Harrison also told the gathering he felt AbitibiBowater was still on the right path in its efforts to emerge from credit protection as a stronger company.
Machine number six is currently operating to deal with customer orders, but is expected to idled by the middle of December.
Speaking yesterday to the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, John Harrison said that doesn't mean it won't be restarted in the future.
"We continue to search for what other grades that we could trail that we could potentially find something to make on number 6 in the years to come" said Harrison, "so we're not going to give up on number 6."
Harrison also told the gathering he felt AbitibiBowater was still on the right path in its efforts to emerge from credit protection as a stronger company.
Ultrasound in Place
The Rainy River Health Centre has now has an ultrasound machine.
Ultrasound equipment technicians were at the health centre last week to provide training for staff and physicians.
Hospital officials says having ultrasound in the emergency department will assist medical staff make accurate diagnoses and set up the required supports and transfers for patients.
Delivery of the machine was made possible through a local fundraising campaign this summer that raised over 50-thousand dollars.
Ultrasound equipment technicians were at the health centre last week to provide training for staff and physicians.
Hospital officials says having ultrasound in the emergency department will assist medical staff make accurate diagnoses and set up the required supports and transfers for patients.
Delivery of the machine was made possible through a local fundraising campaign this summer that raised over 50-thousand dollars.
Surgical Team Recognized
Some recognition for staff in the operating room of LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.
Riverside Health Care Facilities Surgical Services Team was named best overall performer among non-academic hospitals by McKesson Canada and OR Manager.
Director of Surgical Services Cindy Cole says its testament to the men and women working in the O.R.
"It's the entire team," says Cole. "and we have a great team of surgeons, nurses, anesthetists and housekeeping aids and it's a collaborative effort in how our day progresses through the surgical slate."
The award was given out based on Riverside's ability to meet or exceed a number of key performance areas.
Riverside Health Care Facilities Surgical Services Team was named best overall performer among non-academic hospitals by McKesson Canada and OR Manager.
Director of Surgical Services Cindy Cole says its testament to the men and women working in the O.R.
"It's the entire team," says Cole. "and we have a great team of surgeons, nurses, anesthetists and housekeeping aids and it's a collaborative effort in how our day progresses through the surgical slate."
The award was given out based on Riverside's ability to meet or exceed a number of key performance areas.
Assault Police Incident
An area man remains in custody following an incident in Fort Frances on the weekend.
OPP were called to a downtown establishment Sunday where they learned an intoxicated man involved in a dispute became confrontational when asked to leave.
Police later located the man and placed him under arrest, at which time he became confrontational with police.
The 36-year-old man from Seine River now faces charges of assaulting police and trespassing.
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