Staff, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

Vigilance is being urged as ice begins to form on the Rainy River.
“Parents should remind their children to stay off the ice at this time of the year,” stressed local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy.

By Dave Ogilvie, Emo correspondent, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

The Farm Progress Building was indeed a busy place during the recent Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair in Emo. One organization which was present for the two-day event was Safe Communities Rainy River District.
Members of the group spent time at the fair handing out information about a new safety program created by Safe Kids Canada and sponsored by FedEx.
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The program called, “Walk This Way—Pedestrian Safety Program” was created by Safe Kids Canada to increase child pedestrian safety awareness by supporting speed reduction in communities across Canada.

By Heather Latter, Fort Frances Times Ltd.

Some district farmers have volunteered to participate in farm safety training this September as Safe Communities Rainy River District helps pilot the new “Passport to Farm Safety” training that will soon be available to farmers and their employees.
“Safe Communities Canada has always had a ‘Passport to Safety’ which is occupational health and safety training,” explained Grace Silander, administrative coordinator of the local Safe Communities group. “But they found there was nothing specific for the farm and it didn’t really relate to safety around animals, tractor safety, etc.”
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Wednesday, 25 May 2011 - 1:00pm
By Heather Latter, Staff writer

Many community organizations took place in the Threat Assessment Level 1 Training Program offered by the Rainy River District School Board and the OPP during four sessions over the past two weeks.
“We had a good variety [of participation] from the district,” noted local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy.
 “That’s to give the opportunity to many district agencies and organizations to increase the level of communication throughout the district,” she explained.

Monday, 10 January 2011 - 2:11pm
Staff

Town council will receive a financial request from Safe Communities Rainy River District for $.50 per capita funding for its 2010-11 programs at tonight’s council meeting.
This rate is the same the group asked for—and received—last year.
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This money would be used to “help our communities become safer to live, learn, work, and play,” Safe Communities chair Peggy Loyie wrote in a letter to council.
“The group looks forward to the challenges of our future continuation of existing programs, and the implementation of new and exciting programs for the district,” she noted.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011 - 1:12pm
By Duane Hicks, Staff writer

The local Assisted Living Action Group is hoping to make an assisted living facility in Fort Frances a reality—and is looking for answers from the town.
But in receiving a letter from ALAG chair Erma Armit at last night’s meeting, mayor and council admitted they don’t have all the information the ALAG is looking for and it’s likely their questions should be posed to agencies such as the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board and Northwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).

Wednesday, 4 May 2011 - 1:08pm
Press release

Remember to clean your hands!
Tomorrow (May 5) is “National STOP! Clean Your Hands Day.”
As a participant in the campaign, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. wishes to remind all employees and visitors of the importance of cleaning their hands in reducing health care-associated infections.
Jodi Jewell, Occupational Health/Infection Control Nurse, stresses the importance of cleaning your hands.
“Simple hand hygiene is the best way to prevent the spread of germs,” she noted.
“Riverside has installed alcohol-based hand sanitizer stations throughout our facilities,” she added.
“They are located at all entrances, in hallways, and outside patient rooms.”

Friday, 29 April 2011 - 12:35pm
By Duane Hicks

Is your family prepared?
Next week is “Emergency Preparedness Week” in the Town of Fort Frances, and the public is being encouraged take a little time to think about having a plan in case of a crisis.
The Municipal Emergency Control Group has put together an information sheet, which will be distributed to every household in town on Monday.
Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said this morning the information sheet, which is perfect for hanging on the fridge, includes reminders of what people should do to prepare for an emergency.
For example, you should know what the risks are in your community (i.e., blizzard, tornado, drought, wildfire, industrial accidents, etc.)

Thursday, 28 April 2011 - 1:49pm
Staff

The local Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) group is hosting a presentation, entitled “Building a Better Relationship: Working to prevent elder abuse,” this Saturday (April 30) at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium.
“Elder abuse affects more people than we are aware of because it is so under-reported,” noted S.A.L.T. member Becky Holden.
 “This presentation is a great way for families to learn more about elder abuse so their loved ones don’t become victims,” she stressed.
Holden said the presentation is not only for seniors, but also their family members.