The first federal budget in two years was released on April 19. The budget covered many sectors that were and continue to be greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the affected sectors include tourism, health care and cutting childcare costs which has been promised by the liberals for […]
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Briar McCormick, 9, performed his yearly tradition of jumping into Foot Print Lake, on a chilly April 15, while parents Travis and Sara looked on shivering! If you have a great photo you’d like to share, send it to us! Send your life under lockdown pics to tips@fortfrances.com.– Submitted by […]
Press release
(RAINY RIVER DISTRICT, ON) – On Friday April 23, Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols in the Boundary Lake Road area of Chapple Township. During the patrols officers observed 3 youth breaking into a cabin in a wooded area. Officers arrested the youth and found them […]
Sometimes this year feels like the movie “Ground Hog Day”. We are in a lockdown restricted to staying in our homes except for essential needs. Just like last year, my wife and I shop enough once every two weeks for groceries. Just like last year, we can’t invite friends or […]
Someone once told me that seeing the River Thames from the Promenade in London elevated his position in life, as if for that moment he was able to stand in the shoes of the giants of history. I didn’t agree, not then, not now. I grew up on the Rainy […]
Dear editor, I saw the article and suggestion by Bill Naturkach to use Front Street name and continue onto Colonization Rd. E. I am suggesting that the name Canada Street replace Colonization Road West. There is a “Canada Street” in Hamilton Ontario that is five blocks long. In winter of […]
Dear editor, The Crossroute Forest SFL was granted under section 26 of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. The significance of this is the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry must obtain the Lieutenant Governor in Council approval to grant an extension of this license. As previously noted the extension of […]
The battle of the bulge never ends. The latest tactic rejected counting calories and has resorted to counting points. Points are something like calories, but the numbers aren’t near as big. A help for we of the numerically challenged. “If I poach that walleye, it’s only 4 points. If I […]
The monthly Riverside Foundation 50/50 draw takes place this Friday. The deadline to buy tickets is Thursday, April 29, at 9 p.m. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, it can be done online at www.riversidefoundation.ca/5050, or by calling 274-4803. Every dollar raised from this fundraiser is used to purchase […]
Any ladies need a prom date? This guy already has a tuxedo. Meet Felix, this week’s Pet of the Week. Felix was found in the New Gold parking lot in the west end of town at the beginning of April. This 8–10-month-old male tuxedo is still more kitten than cat […]
A fire north of Rainy River that broke out in Dawson Municipality just north and west of HWY 600 at the Wilson Creek Rd on Monday, April 26, 2021 has blackened several hundred acres. The fire was burning vigorously again Tuesday morning by 9 a.m.. Dawson Volunteer Fire Fighters reported […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to the Hon. Monte McNaughton. Dear Minister McNaughton, Thank you for your continued leadership to support both employers and employees as they experience economic disruptions related to COVID-19. As the situation continues to evolve, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is receiving concerns […]
