Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Cathy Merrick will lie in state at the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday, while tributes continue to pour in for the late-grand chief who some are calling a “powerhouse” as a leader and an advocate. The province has announced that Merrick will lie in state between noon and 5 p.m. and […]
With convenience stores now selling beer and coolers, The Beer Store – Ontario’s long standing place to buy beer – has decided to expand its business and add a little convenience store atmosphere to its outlets. Walking into The Beer Store in Alliston, Ontario, there is a large display featuring […]
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer – and third leading cause of cancer death – among Canadian males. That should set off some alarm bells. It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) at The Canadian Cancer Society. It’s something all husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles and even sons should take notice of. […]
It’s official: after more than a decade, “Boundless” is a dud. At Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council accepted a report from administration recommending the town begin the process to officially drop the slogan from its branding identity. The report pointed to the slogan having failed to achieve […]
A group of volunteers have revived an organization meant to help the Rainy River Public Library be the best it can be. Doug Robinson is one of a group of Rainy River and area residents who are bringing the Friends of the Rainy River Public Library back to life following […]
Riverside Health Care has secured physician hospital services, including emergency room coverage, at the Rainy River Health Centre from October 1, 2024, to November 22, 2024. Our Team continues to work on scheduling locums for the remainder of 2024 and is actively engaging with Ontario Health to develop a permanent […]
Warning: this story contains discussion of suicide There’s a number to call if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, and two local organizations joined forces yesterday to spread the word. Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMFCS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fort Frances Branch were […]
A special meeting of Emo Council has been scheduled, to hear from the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) regarding the planned relocation of services from the Emo ambulance base. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the Emo […]
The 2024-25 Tour De Fort season launches on Sept. 25 with Allison Lupton band at the Townshend Theatre. Lupton brings a career steeped in Canadian folk music history to the first show of the season. Lupton comes from rural roots which she says has impacted her music. “I grew up […]
When they take to the ice on Friday night, the Fort Frances Lakers will hope to improve on a season that saw them finish second from last with a 12 win, 31 loss record with four overtime losses and a pair shootout losses. The staff, consisting of General Manager and […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A 30-day focused patrol initiative for the downtown core of Fort Frances concluded with positive results for local businesses. On June 21, 2024, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated project “The Core”. The project was developed to respond to community concerns […]
A person from the Brantford-Brant area is in hospital with the first case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967, according to the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU). The details surrounding the case are scarce. But the BCHU has said the virus was believed to be contracted through exposure to […]
