Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Riverside Health Care is excited to announce the launch of a new online bill payment option to its website, providing a more accessible and user-friendly experience for patients, clients, residents and families. The online payment platform allows users to pay their bills conveniently using major credit and VISA debit cards. […]
Lincoln Dunn, long-time resident of the Rainy River District and also long time employee of the Fort Frances Times, bid farewell last Friday (January 24). His connection to the Times is what I’ll definitely miss, as will other employees of the Times. Lincoln had been the general manager for five […]
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/28 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) was represented at the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto from January 19 to 21 by Board Chair, Debbie Ewald, Board member, Mike Ford and CAO Charene Gillies. With the DRRSB delivering services […]
The LaVallee Seniors Committee hosted their first Seniors luncheon January 28th. at the Devlin Hall. The day started with the Emo Legion catering a delicious luncheon. Amy Ruff (lawyer) presented an informative talk on wills and estates. Many questions were asked following her presentation. The afternoon ended with games of […]
Everyone who gardens, enjoys receiving tips and tricks to make the job of gardening a little bit easier. I offer these tips, all of which I have tried and used in my own garden with many being part of my everyday regime. My two favourites are the first tip about […]
DID YOU KNOW? Even if you’ve travelled to a popular destination before, there are health and safety related practices you need to consider before embarking on your trip. TRAVEL ADVICE & ADVISORIES Ensure to check for any updated travel advice and advisories, as well as any travel health notices for […]
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary …” If you don’t recognize those words, they form the opening line of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”, first published on this date in 1845, 180 years ago. Poe penned this work not many years before his death […]
A 7-5 win over the Current River Storm Saturday afternoon was a big one over the course of an undefeated weekend for the U11 AA Canadians. The team won their home tournament last weekend. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
We’re deep into cold and flu season, but with a little care – and a stop by Misty River Alternatives – you don’t need to let it slow you down. While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, there are several natural remedies that can help reduce symptoms, speed […]
Gardening offers a holistic approach to wellness that is deeply rooted in nature. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, the benefits of spending time in the garden are undeniable, such as enhancing physical health to fostering emotional well-being. When the demands of daily life can often leave us […]
“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen.” Alyce Cornyn-Selby It’s that time of year—late January. We are deep in the midst of winter with the end of it quite far off, and we are at the time when most New […]
