Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As the prevalence of human trafficking in and around Fort Frances rises, experts say there are things that community organizations and even the general public can do to help those in need. In an evening event held last week on Thursday, February 22,2024, and in connection to Human Trafficking Awareness […]
Starting on Wednesday the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre will host 16 curling teams from across Northern Ontario for the Northern Ontario Curling Club Championships. “These Championships cater specifically to club-level curlers who may not have the time or resources to compete at the professional level but who have the […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH). This outbreak is isolated to the First Floor Acute Patient Unit. Extra measures are in place to prevent spread, and alternative arrangements for admission may also be required. Those […]
The Town of Fort Frances Operations and Facilities Division has declared a Significant Weather Event for the town. We got a little lulled into spring by all the sunshine and grass, so here’s a refresher on what this declaration means for residents: This declaration went into effect at 6 a.m. […]
The idea for the Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus (NOW) began with conversations between Mayor Michelle Boileau of Timmins and Mayor Cheryl Fort of Hornepayne, with the goal of creating a group to advocate for priorities and issues affecting women in the North. “Strong and resilient women applaud, uphold, and have […]
Anyone who thinks trapping is an outdated pastime has never tried to obtain a trapping licence. The reality is that snagging a space in a trapper’s course can sometimes be harder than ensnaring a rabbit. A 40-hour course to be lead next month by Neebing-based instructor Mark Deans is already […]
In light of the mental health concerns of first responders, another northern community is looking at time-stamping roadside memorials. Matheson is the latest community supporting Cochrane District EMS chief paramedic Jean Carriere’s initiative. In September, Carriere brought forward the idea of limiting roadside memorials during a Cochrane District Social Services […]
THUNDER BAY – Most of Ontario’s electricity comes from nuclear power plants, but how much of the Northwest’s supply is nuclear? The short answer is that we can’t really know. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages Ontario’s power grid, 54 per cent of the province’s power […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying an individual linked to a break and enter in Fort Frances. On February 19, 2024, the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a residence in the 200 block of Fifth […]
Fort Frances, Ontario – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is honoured to accept recognition from Town of Fort Frances Mayor, Andrew Hallikas, as part of Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week. Mayor Hallikas made the presentation to Chair Debbie Ewald and CAO Dan McCormick during the DRRSB regular board […]
With the Legislative Assembly set to reconvene next week, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha is renewing his push to pass a private member’s bill that aims to improve the Northern Health Travel Grant Program. Mantha made this announcement at the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre on Monday, revealing that this […]
Northwestern Health Unit is reminding people to get immunized before they travel. Sandra Krikke, Acting Manager, Infectious Diseases says “cases of measles have been on the rise globally and we’ve seen an increase in travel-related cases being reported in other areas of Ontario as well as Minnesota.” Although there are […]
