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Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora region, and three new positive test results in the District of Rainy River region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as […]
Riverside Health Care has been informed that one (1) Riverside staff member from the Emo Health Centre tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member had no direct contact with other staff or residents recently. Out of an abundance of caution, we are testing all residents at the Home twice over […]
Riverside Health Care has become aware of one (1) staff positive case within Rainycrest Long Term Care Home.In addition, earlier today, the Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of two new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River region, two in the Kenora region and two […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -22 C (-8 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of -12 (10) and a low of -18 (zero). Saturday will be cloudy with periods of snow overnight and a high of […]
Snowmobile Safety Week is January 18 to 26. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to take this time to remind Motorized Snow Vehicle (snowmobile) operators that snowmobiles are a conveyance, as defined by the Criminal Code. Operators are bound by offences defined in the Criminal Code, including […]
The McCart family, Lisa, Logan, Liam, Declan, Norah and Jeremiah, spent a wonderful day at the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club skiing on the groomed trails while keeping within their family bubble. Jeremiah, a teacher at St. Mary School, felt this year was the perfect opportunity to purchase a family […]
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Fort Frances council is expected to authorize a bylaw amendment request submitted by Tom Veert Contracting Ltd. to change 1150 Portage Ave. from a living area to an employment area with the inclusion of a boarding house. The boarding house will be used for out-of-town travelling employees. According to the […]
Police briefs A 30-year-old local man from Fort Frances has been charged with multiple break and enter incidents that took place last week. The accused has been charged with a dozen offences including four counts of break and enters, two counts of thefts under $5,000, mischief under $5000, four counts […]
Tim Reynolds The Associated Press The Memphis Grizzlies are the latest NBA team that will have a coronavirus-related extended break from games, after the league announced Thursday that their next three contests will be postponed because of a lack of available players. Friday’s game at Portland, along with home games […]
Nicole Thompson The Canadian Press Ontario should improve working conditions in long-term care homes in an effort to retain staff and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the facilities, a new report from a group of health experts advising the province suggests. The immense toll the pandemic has taken on […]
