Local businesses have a new tool to stop the spread of COVID-19 through its workforce, thanks to a partnership between the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and the provincial government. The FCC has been approved by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to provide local businesses […]
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There have been growing concerns about the safety of some vaccines with people opting to wait for Pfizer or Moderna but Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said all vaccines offered are safe. Young Hoon stressed that there are very low rates […]
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Today, Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director, Heather Johnson and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following joint statement in reaction to the Government of Ontario’s Paid Sick Day Program Proposal announced today: “Today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario is a […]
Pikangikum, Ontario – A Band Council Resolution (BCR) issued by Pikangikum First Nation Chief and Council has restored Police and nursing services for the remote community following an almost six-week impasse. After serious misconduct allegations, leadership expelled the OPP resulting in the government Nurses being evacuated nightly from the community […]
Hey kids – caught in a lockdown, unable to buy the perfect gift for Mom? Can’t find the right supplies, and all the isles are blocked off? Christopher Del Rosario-Coish has you covered! He’ll be placing a basket of his hand-painted rocks out starting tomorrow at 1030 Scott St. Any […]
Three local programs aimed to alleviate social isolation in seniors got a boost from a federal funding announcement this week. More than $57,000 will be used to improve the state of public rooms at both Columbus Place and Flinder’s Place in Fort Frances, and to support the Town of Fort […]
What a difference four days make. Rain Thursday night, a little more on Friday and then lots of heat Saturday and Sunday and my lawn has become a dark green mass of growth. My flowering crabs are bursting forth with lots of deep red buds ready to transform into a […]
Dear editor, Last week on behalf of the West rainy River District Lions, I had the opportunity to assist the Northwestern Health Unit at their Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic in Rainy River. It was a very positive and fulfilling experience. The NWHU staff was very professional, well organized and efficient. The […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade and Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Dear Minister Fedeli and Minister Sarkaria, Thank you for your continued leadership to support employers as they […]
Dear editor, The Crown Forest Sustainability Act requires independent third party audits to ensure the licensee’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the license, and remedies for any non-compliance. This is material and relative to the Ministry’s support of Resolute between 2014 and the final sale of the Fort […]
Ah spring. The grass is green and the mower is just begging to be fired up. The grass on the golf course is also green and the golf cart is ready to roll. The water on the river is sparkling, the outboard is fueled, the minnow bucket filled, and that […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The West Rainy River District Lions Pontoon Boat has been delivered. This beautiful 2021 Princecraft Vectra 21’ LT Pontoon Boat loaded with up goodies is being spotted at various locations around the District so you can come in and drool over it….. and of course buy a raffle ticket… just […]
