Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The COVID-19 relief benefit plan will end on Saturday after the federal government introduced it last spring to support families and individuals affected by business closures. The first relief program, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), was in effect from March 15 to Sept. 26, 2020. CERB provided financial support […]
The user fee bylaw addition is going back to the Community Services Executive Committee for reconsideration after most council members agreed consider other options. The bylaw would charge user groups for events held at the Townshend Theatre to cover the cost of hiring contract vaccination proof checking screeners, according to […]
With opioids and overdose deaths on the rise, the Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT) is back to the planning table, holding meetings and upping their awareness campaigns. Hugh Dennis, community volunteer, and Joan MacLean, administrator, said the goal is to raise awareness and increase their partners by having meetings, events […]
The Rainy River District now has its own Ontario Health Team (OHT), an initiative by the Ontario government to build connected healthcare systems centred around patients, families and caregivers. These groups of healthcare providers and organizations are clinically and fiscally accountable for delivering a full and coordinated continuum of care […]
The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held an appreciation barbecue for first responders and other partners. The barbecue took place at the UNFC’s parking lot, with tables set up to follow physical distancing guidelines. About 200 meals were given to those who attended the event in-person. More meals, along with […]
Seven Generation Education Institute (SGEI) hosted the fall harvest for the first time at the Fort Frances campus. The two-day event took place on Wednesday and Thursday. Last year, this event was held virtually by creating five videos on traditional medicines, gillnetting, the organization’s drum and staff, residential school experience […]
Fort Frances residents no longer have to travel out of town to get hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments. Lift is a new business located on 306 Scott St., owned and managed by Kathy McKenzie, a longtime employee at La Verendrye General Hospital’s dialysis unit. McKenzie will not be the […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is getting ready to host yet another Trunk or Treat on Halloween. The library will also be accepting candy donations. When a household gives candy to the library, they are given back a sign to put behind their window, directing trick or treaters […]
A ceremony of healing for the families, survivors and those impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis, was held on Monday morning. The ceremony was held at Seven Oaks, and was attended by 30 individuals. A circle of people surrounded the drummers, as words of […]
Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 29 has been able to resume darts, pool and cribbage, while observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Veronica Davis, bookkeeper and office manager, said they had their first general meeting in 20 months yesterday. The last one they had was in January 2020. “I’m glad […]
The global pandemic hasn’t slowed down the Brielmann Farm in Rainy River; in fact, they have been busier than ever. The Brielmann Farm grows oats, wheat, canola, soy beans and they recently began growing corn. Timo Brielmann, 30, own and operates the 8,200-acre farm. He said the current harvest is […]
The Memorial Sports Centre is now offering a 60-day grace period to youth aged 12 to 17 in order to get their vaccination requirement fulfilled before using the facility. This grace period expires on Nov. 20. Another grace period of 60-days will be offered to anyone turning 12 in the […]
