Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Susie Grynol knew from a very young age that everyone in life has a purpose, including herself. She worked, persevered, and climbed up the ladder until she was a leader. Women hold 25 per cent of vice-president positions in Canada and only 15 per cent of CEO positions are […]
The Riverside Healthcare Foundation will be continuing their 50/50 draw until at least October, with the possibility of an extension. Allison Cox, foundation director, said 50/50 has been an invaluable fundraiser because of the cancellation of live events due to COVID-19. “This was a really simple way for us […]
Frank Maraj, a teacher and a writer in the Rainy River District, just released his first novel. Titled “Snapshots of Life: The Story of Pinnie and Bella,” Maraj takes the readers on a journey to a fictional island. This is Maraj’s fourth book, but first fictional novel. His […]
Enrolment numbers at the Confederation College for the years 2020/2021 are lower compared to 2019. Kathleen Lynch, president of Confederation College, said because of COVID-19 inconveniences, they saw a tad lower domestic enrolment, but an even more significant decrease in first year international enrolment compared to last year. Last year, […]
During last week’s budget meeting, the Fort Frances council approved a tax increase of two per cent on residential properties to be levied on Fort Frances residents. This decision was not unanimous. Four councillors voted in favour of the two per cent tax increase while three others did not. […]
Community Chest, a Fort Frances volunteer-based organization, is still working to serve residents of the Rainy River District with medical emergencies. The organization that has been running for 25 years helps those with unexpected medical emergency bills often not covered by insurance. Linda Hamilton, who works Community Chest, gave […]
The Fort Frances council unanimously approved a tax rebate for the Volunteer Bureau valued at $1,301.90. John Sus, treasurer and director of the Volunteer Bureau, submitted the tax rebate request to council for consideration request on Dec. 2, 2020. The request was submitted under the Tax Rebate Program. This program […]
When the first whiff of crisp cold air hits the great white north, buckle up because winter is here. This marks the beginning of ice activities. Hockey players sharpen their blades, curlers get their brooms out and ice fishers lower their augers. Others get their nordic skies and snowshoes […]
The first dose of COVID-19 Moderna vaccines have been administered to Riverside’s long-term care residents in the west end of the Rainy River district. Margaret Melanson, a 95-year-old resident was the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Emo Health Centre, and 98-year-old, Leslie Ivall, was the first resident to […]
Set your alarm. Go to bed. Wake up. Shower. Drink your coffee. Get dressed. Go to work. Go to work. Go to work. Every day, for five days, at least. This scheduled rhythmic life is known to everyone who has a full-time job. The loop of often stressful fast-paced […]
“Have you ever seen a movie where the skier is skiing down the hill in front of the avalanche trying to get away? That’s kind of how I see COVID-19 arriving to Fort Frances: It is finally here. As a nurse I am still trying to work my way […]
The Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) is collaborating with the Northern Caucus of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (NCFA) to work on a three-year pilot project to collect used agricultural plastics away from farms in order to recycle and recover them. According to a report by the Ontario Federation […]
