Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Jennifer Stoyka was visiting her mother in Arbor Vitae, north of Pinewood, when she was confronted by a bear in her backyard during a garbage run. Stoyka said she lives in B.C. and just came down to visit her mother and help her with house chores. “I stepped on the […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) presented Fort Frances council members the economic development activity report from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020.An invoice of $32,679.80 in services to Fort Frances was approved by council following the presentation. Tannis Drysdale, consultant at RRFDC, said during the presentation that […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski announced the launch of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2020 and 2021. According to the Government of Canada, the NHSP is a federal grants and contributions program. This program provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives […]
It has been almost two weeks since students across Ontario went back to in-person classes. Coupled with their return is the change of weather seasons and the possibility of a season flu being mistaken for COVID-19. The Northwestern Health Unit has more information for parents on what to know if […]
While there is no doubt COVID-19 had its impacts on businesses in Canada and the United States, those impacts are different in nature and have a wide range of repercussions. Bryce Campbell owns four businesses, two in Ontario and two in Minnesota. The businesses in Ontario are the Copper River […]
If you have recently been to your local dentist, you probably paid an additional personal protective equipment fee. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) set a new $18 fee for enhanced protective equipment required during the pandemic. Because most dental offices are privately run, insurance companies may or may not cover […]
The United Native Friendship Centre held their annual breakfast on Wednesday to raise awareness on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Due to COVID-19 restrictions on the amount of people in one building, the pancake meals were given outside of the building either by drive-thru or walkup. This pancake breakfast was […]
The Northwestern Health Unit announced that all COVID-19 cases in the region are resolved. This announcement coincides with the first week of classes without substantial complaints. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit said residents should still remain vigilant in the northwestern region. “We are […]
There are talks of amalgamating the Rainy River District Shelter of Hope with Riverside Health Care after the shelter turned to them for ‘operational assistance’ in absence of an executive director. The amalgamation request was made to the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). The MCCSS is […]
The Riverside Foundation for Health Care pledged $80,000 to cover the purchase and installation costs of the new air conditioning unit at the Emo Long-Term Care facility. Included in the $80,000 are $40,000 donated by the Emo and District Auxiliary. Allison Cox, director at Riverside Foundation for Health Care, said […]
A new yoga-based centre called Tru North Yoga Cooperative is opening on 306 Scott St., beside Fort Floral. The new centre is owned by Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis, Brian Cousineau and Tracey Cunningham-Coran. There is only one class offered by O’Sullivan-Drombolis on Thursday. The rest of the classes will resume after Labour […]
Progressive Conservative Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made an announcement on extended bus service for northwestern Ontario on Tuesday afternoon at the Fort Frances public library of. “I’m pleased to announce that effective next Monday, the Ontario Northland Transit Commission will offer safe and reliable bus service connecting passengers from […]
