Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The number of First Nations people who died from opioid-related deaths in Ontario more than doubled during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s one of the key findings of a report released by the Chiefs of Ontario and the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network on Friday, which examined […]
VANCOUVER – Residents of another handful of properties in Abbotsford, B.C., were ordered to evacuate late Sunday night while some others were placed on evacuation of alert due to the continuing flood threat. Meanwhile, crews in the city, including members of the Canadian military, worked through the night to pump […]
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – From appliance stores in the United States to food markets in Hungary and gas stations in Poland, rising consumer prices fueled by high energy costs and supply chain disruptions are putting a pinch on households and businesses worldwide. Rising inflation is leading to price increases for […]
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will urge Americans to get vaccinated and receive a booster shot as he seeks to quell concerns Monday over the new COVID-19 variant omicron, but won’t immediately push for more restrictions to stop its spread, his chief medical adviser said. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the […]
SASKATOON – Late misses helped decide a wild, entertaining and rather shocking women’s final at Canada’s Olympic curling trials on Sunday. Jennifer Jones stunningly blew a golden opportunity to win the game in the 10th end. The timing of Tracy Fleury’s error in the extra end proved even more costly. […]
There is an opportunity to brighten the Christmas of the residents of the Rainycrest Long Term Care Centre. This is the third year for the Tree of Christmas Giving at the centre. The initiative has gone over well the last few years, Kathryn Pierroz, communications coordinator with Riverside Healthcare, said. […]
Employees of the Fort Frances Power Corp. were busy decorating for Christmas on Scott St. Wednesday, making sure the snowflakes were all lit up, and baskets hung. The makeover has been made just in time for the Fort Frances Christmas parade, which will run down Scott St. on Saturday starting […]
TORONTO – Modelling suggests Ontario intensive care units could be treating around 200 COVID-19 patients by January, but the head of the agency overseeing the health system says a provincewide reduction in services is less likely to happen during this wave of the pandemic. Dr. Chris Simpson, medical vice-president of […]
IQALUIT – The Canadian military says it has temporarily stopped its water treatment operations in Iqaluit after high winds knocked down one of its tents. The tent, covering holding tanks filled with purified water from a nearby river, was knocked down Monday night. Iqaluit residents haven’t been able to consume […]
Santa is coming! The Fort Frances Santa Claus parade will take place this Saturday, November 27 at 5:30 p.m. It will run down Scott Street from Reid to Mowatt. Masks recommended, and social distancing will be encouraged. Brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances. Christmas Hamper applications […]
The Fort Frances Kraft Mill will be demolished through an explosive detonation on Saturday, Nonmember 27, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. A 300-metre radius will be closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic until the blast is complete. Road closures will include Sinclair and Elizabeth, Church and Victoria, Scott and […]
