Making decisions about using alcohol and drugs. Dealing with violence among peers. Deciding whether or not to have sex even though it can kill you.
Making a good name for teens in your community.
Sunset Country Métis’ “Youth United” program may be around for longer than it previously thought because financial aid in the form of a grant from the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Aboriginal Healing and Wellness program may be in the cards.
Local artist Linda Lovisa once again is tapping into her creative side—but this time she means business.
Lovisa is gearing up to open her own home-based decorating business called “Linda’s Creative Touch.” And she plans to give people their first peek May 3 during a special open house at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Rainy River residents are going to have to wait at least a week longer to use their new hospital, with the patient transfer date pushed back to April 12.
Hospital administrator Norma Elliott said plans originally were to move patients next week but “things are just not ready” yet.
Robyn Cogger was rendered almost speechless shortly after she arrived last Thursday at the Fort Frances OPP detachment, where she was being honoured for something she hadn’t thought twice about—saving an eight-year-old boy from a potentially life-threatening situation.
One of Fort High’s fundraisers came to a close today.
In an attempt to raise money for the Kidney Foundation, the student council placed donation jars and envelopes in each class.
“We didn’t want to just use our money,” council member Ria Cuthbertson said. “We decided it would be much better if we got students to participate by donating their money to the cause.
The 59th-annual Rainy River District Music and Drama Festival is set to kick off Monday, opening with the piano sessions at 9 a.m. at Knox United Church here.
John Jankiewicz, president of the festival association, admitted yesterday that “stomachs are growling a little bit” with nerves as Monday approaches.
Several students at Fort High are gearing up for an important annual event. Like thousands of other Canadian teens, they will be participating in the 30-Hour Famine.
The “famine,” which aims to raise money for World Vision Canada and its projects, will take place at FFHS in mid-April. As the name implies, participants will fast for 30 hours.
Thanks to a joint effort between the Fort Frances Seniors’ Coalition and the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) Team, local seniors can get a free specialized directory of services and resources based on their needs.
I am not a wine drinker. Never have been.
To me, wine comes in three varieties—red, white, and bubbly. To add adjectives like “sharp,” “sweet,” or “dry” to describe the wine would be mere shots in the dark for me.
