Riverside Health Care continues to monitor developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, including staying up to date on the latest guidelines and information from Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Health and our local Northwestern Public Health Unit. Our outbreak management and infection control team remain vigilant in protecting our […]
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Ken Kellar Local vocalist Brittany Strachan thrilled the audience at the Alzheimer Society’s “Forget Me Not” dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday night with an assortment of fan-favourite songs. In addition to the musical entertainment, those in attendance also had a chance at winning some prizes through a silent […]
Sam Odrowski
Senior and supported housing is lacking in the district and a local social service agency is trying to fill gaps. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) recently spoke to minister of mental health and addictions, Michael Tibollo about increasing supports. “We don’t have assisted living, we don’t […]
Sam Odrowski
The Ford government has been reshaping the province’s healthcare system since beating out the Liberals in June 2018. Originally, the province came out with Ontario Health Teams, which would each represent 300,000 people. However, because the district has a population of roughly 20,000, spread over a geographically large 15,000 square […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo Legion Branch 99 will be hosting “Country Rewind.” It’s an evening of performed singing and playing instruments. This Karaoke style event has several performers from the district and also some travelling from Atikokan to perform. This enjoyable evening takes place Saturday, Feb. 8 beginning at 7 p.m. The […]
Ken Kellar Students from the former St. Francis school gathered in the lobby of the new St. Mary school to present a cheque from their “There’s Room at the Inn” advent project to the Fort Frances Homeless Committee on Jan. 30. The money was raised through selling candygrams to students […]
Submitted Jo Ann Moen, front left, Judy Dyck, Wanda Pollard and Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, back, posed for a photo following a presentation for “Heads Up for Healthier Brains” at Riverview Apartments in Rainy River on Jan. 30.
Press Release
Riverside Health Care received special recognition this week for its commitment to providing quality, innovative health care across the Rainy River District. Accreditation Canada awarded Riverside its highest honour “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” for the period 2019-2023. Riverside met 98.7 percent of the 2,018 standards set out by Accreditation Canada. […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a chance of flurries with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will bring flurries throughout the day with a chance for more overnight and a high of minus-six (21) with a low of -23 (nine below). Friday will have a mix of […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) CEO, Dan McCormick spoke at the Rainy River District Municipal Association AGM on Jan. 25 about the organization’s various childcare projects throughout the region.
Ken Kellar Crystal Duhaime, left, and Tara Morelli checked out the penny table offerings at the Alzheimer Society’s annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday evening. Morelli was the invited guest speaker, and as the Director of Care at Rainycrest, she gave those at the […]
Ken Kellar Candace, left, and Mellodey Sinclair worked on their homemade kaleidoscopes during the craft time held at the Fort Frances Public Library on Friday for the PD Day. The library also held Bingo and Lego building sessions, and had board games available all day for kids who had the […]
