The family of Ted Berry regrets to announce his sudden passing at age 83 on Monday, April 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Fort Frances, Ontario to the late Ronald and Sainta Berry. Ted was married to the love of his life Barbara […]
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On an evening breeze, Max Clement portaged from this world leaving but a ripple on the waters edge. Max was a man’s man. He walked his own path, paddled his own canoe, and left a legacy beyond measure. He was often heard saying he had lived three lifetimes, and that […]
John Elmer (Jack) Steinke passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020 at the age of 84. He leaves behind his son Robert (Gaye) and children Meredith and Corey; daughter Tammy (John) and children Jaclyn (Zack) and Jonathan (Nicci); and son Jeffery (Janice) and his children Carly and Taylor; great-granddaughters Nora […]
Jamie Mountain
With all of the precautions set in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some grocery stores in the Rainy River District are helping to alleviate some of the stresses of social distancing by offering delivery and curbside pick-up services. In Fort Frances, Einar’s Foods currently offers both delivery and curbside […]
Staff
A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Kenora. The Northwestern Health Unit confirmed the new case this morning. According to the NWHU, this second case is a close contact of Kenora’s first case, which is now resolved. The initial case was in self-isolation, with all contacts notified at […]
Press Release
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Riverside Health Care and the Riverside Foundation for Health Care have been overwhelmed by messages of thanks and support from our community. Together we wish to thank the many individuals, businesses and organizations who have come forward to offer their help and support […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of rain showers or flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of zero (32). Friday will see continued chances […]
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(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) are looking to the public to assist in locating a 15 year old male. Mekhi Pelly is described as an aboriginal male with a thin build approximately 6″ tall who was last seen at 5:25 p.m. on April […]
Submitted photo An outpouring of gratitude for frontline workers has been appearing throughout town. Last week, the Couchiching First Nation Fire Department made deliveries of food and thanks to Riverside facilities, including Rainycrest LTC home.
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Juno Award Nominee, and Canadian children’s recording artist, Mary Lambert, is looking for help from Canadians to create a new music video. During this time when we are in our homes, Lambert thought this would be a great project for families to do together. Lambert has created a contest where […]
Francis Kavenaugh
Grand Chief, Grand Council of Treaty 3
Grand Chief, Grand Council of Treaty 3
On behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 and the Grand Council, I am requesting that April 23, 2020 be recognized as a National Day of Prayer. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all people across Mother Earth and in these dire times our prayers and ceremonies can be a […]
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As the safety and well-being of our residents, staff, physicians and the community is our top priority, Riverside is following the directives from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and introducing additional restrictions at all of our long-term care sites. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission we are […]
