As part of the Provincial Government’s restructuring of the Health System, Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) are being developed across the province. The focus is on improving patient care and experience across the full continuum of care. When the initial call was made for OHT self-assessments, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Center and […]
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Press Release
The 38th annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is almost here. The family friendly carnival will be held Friday, March 6 to Sunday March 8, with a full weekend of events planned. Friday: 3-6 p.m. Free children’s games at the Nestor Falls Public School Skating Rink. Dogsled rides, games, glow skating, […]
Tonight will be cold and clear with a low of -25 C (-13 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of minus-nine (16) and a low of -11 (12). Friday will continue to see sun with cloudy periods overnight and a high of zero (32) with a […]
Dale Fortes and the crew at Boston Pizza showed off one of the heart-shaped pizza that was on offer for Valentine’s Day at the restaurant. In addition to getting a pizza perfectly fit for the occasion, $1 from the sale of the heart shaped pies went towards the Fort Frances […]
Staff
Local police officers have been busy apprehending impaired drivers over the past two weeks. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 7, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a collision. The driver was transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where […]
Press Release
The Board of Directors of Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Gauthier as the new President and CEO effective February 18, 2020. Riverside Board Chair Joanne Ogden stated that the entire Board, “Is very pleased to have Henry in the position.” Originally from Thunder Bay, […]
Sam Odrowski
Knowledge is power. And it’s empowering a group of inmates who are taking classes at the Fort Frances Jail. Since last April, Tracey Omerod of the Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) has been holding weekly one on one sessions with offenders and last fall she introduced group sessions as well. […]
Sam Odrowski
Municipalities are being forced to pay more for public health services as the province has changed its funding formula. Prior to the change, townships shared the costs of public health with the province using a 25 percent municipal and 75 percent provincial split. Now municipalities must use a 30/70 cost […]
Submitted Above photo, Jeremiah and Lisa McCart along with their children Declan, Logan, Liam and Norah, built and programmed robots together during Family Day at St. Mary School. Teachers, education assistants and librarians were invited to participate in this day with their own children. Those who attended built a “K8 […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale on Friday, March 13 in the Emo Hospital Cafeteria from 1 – 3 p.m. Admission to the tea will be $5 and will support the work and projects of the Auxiliary in the Emo Hospital. Come […]
Lenore Cates, left, Diane Lovisa and Donna Penney displayed some of the local merchandise that’s available for sale in the gift shop off the La Verendrye General Hospital atrium during the Lobby Sale that was held in conjunction with the Staff Coffee Break at the hospital last Friday. -Ken Kellar […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
Several Prides of Lions were spotted prowling Rainy River on Friday, Feb. 7. The frigid temperatures soon had some four dozen seeking shelter in the meeting hall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br 54. The occasion was the Charter Celebration of the Rainy River-Baudette Border Lions Club. RRBB Lions was […]
