Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With most businesses and work switching online to contain the spread of COVID-19, many individuals and families are turning to the internet to finish work, keep themselves occupied or for leisure. The Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) is offering more than 30 free online courses. These courses include computer programming, […]
Area boaters who want to hit the lake are being told to avoid the Five Mile Boat Launch. In a post made to their Facebook page, Couchiching First Nation announced that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Five Mile Boat Launch would be closed to the general public, remaining […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has closed a path, which allowed small vessels to cross the border in the river. Yesterday, the CBSA announced the temporary suspension of service at certain small vessel reporting sites, small airports of entry, ferry terminals and to the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) […]
The COVID-19 pandemic causes another cancellation. This time it’s the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair. The Board of Directors announced last week that it was with much sadness this decision was made. They did feel it was the right decision for the safety of all people that would be […]
Minnesota’s health officials have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Koochiching County. The individual is currently isolated at home. “We are encouraging all citizens of Koochiching County to continue to follow the directive from Governor Walz to stay at home to help prevent further spread of Covid-19,” said a […]
The question of what to do with town flowers could be put to bed at tonight’s council meeting. Following a report that was received and sent back to committee by Fort Frances town council at their April 27 meeting, a new report from the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee will […]
Starting May 11 Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Fort Frances will offer Drive-Thru testing for COVID-19 for those exhibiting symptoms. This form of testing will be completed while you remain in your vehicle, similar to any drive-thru service. “With recent asymptomatic testing of residents and staff across Riverside Health Care, […]
The Emo Fall Fair is the latest casualty of COVID-19. In a post to Facebook this morning, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society (RRVAS) Board of Directors made the announcement that the Fall Fair, originally scheduled for August 13-15, 2020 would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No additional […]
Ontario residents will be able to shop, in person, at hardware, safety supply and garden supply stores this weekend, with storefront retail shops allowed to open with curbside service starting Monday, May 11. However, Emergency Orders remain until May 19, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. […]
As a result of developed relationships and numerous conversations with Indigenous Services Canada and with direction from Treaty #3 Leadership, the Emergency Planning Initiative of Grand Council Treaty #3 and the Territorial Planning Unit has commenced in the Treaty #3 Territory. Many Communities have completed Emergency and Pandemic Plans in […]
Borderland Pride has received several inquiries from community members about the status of our annual Pride Week festival in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to monitor the advice and direction of public health officials on both sides of the border. As such, we are presently of the […]
The Emo Speedway has announced a delay to the start of its season, due to COVID-19. Under the revised season schedule, the season opener will be the Race for the Fallen, June 26 and 27, with a rain date of June 28, according to the club’s Facebook page. “Should the […]
