The Rainycrest Auxiliary would like to thank you for all of your generous donations to the Tuck Shop. It means a lot to the residents to be able to go shopping at our shop for gifts, toiletries, personal items and snacks, especially during the times when we have all been […]
District News
By Jack Elliott
Again this year ticket sales for the West Rainy River Lions Club Pontoon Boat Raffle are proving to be very strong. Held each year and drawn at the Rainy River Walleye Tournament the raffle for a Princecraft Pontoon Boat package from Nestor Falls Marine is being widely supported across the […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Kathy Leek, the Emo librarian/CEO turned the page to a new chapter in her life, when she retired on May 21, after being employed at the Emo Public Library for 28 years. Kathy is 58, and has many fond memories of her years at the library. She started out as […]
Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce that we have amended travel restrictions related to our visitation guidelines for both our long-term care and acute (hospital) settings. As of late last week, all visitors who have travelled outside of the province of Ontario in the past 7-days will be required […]
Press release
TORONTO — Based on the provincewide vaccination rate and continuing improvements in key public health and health system indicators, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will move the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 11, […]
Press release
At its June 1, 2021 regular Board meeting, which was held remotely, the Rainy River District School Board announced the recipients of the Recognition of Service awards, honoring the 2021 Employees of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteers of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year. This […]
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Cycling is an excellent way to get around and a healthy recreational activity, but there are some rules of the road and safety considerations that cyclists, and motorists, need to know when sharing the road. Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been […]
Apple TV+ Lisey’s Story – NR – Drama, Horror, Mystery – June 4 Adapted from the novel by Stephen King, a widow becomes the object of a dangerous stalker’s obsession with her husband’s work. Crave Intergalactic – NR – Drama, Sci-Fi – June 4 (Premiere) Intergalactic follows a crew of […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
On Monday about 100 individuals gathered at the site of the former residential school in Fort Frances to support their neighbours in B.C. after the remains of 215 children were discovered at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops. The discovery was made on Thursday when Tk’emlúps te […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The National advisory committee on immunization (NACI) updated their guidance regarding mixing and matching vaccines. The NACI authorized the use of Moderna or Pfizer as a second dose if you received AstraZeneca for your first dose. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), […]
The discovery of 215 children buried at the site of a former residential school in B.C. has caused an emotional reaction across the country. The following are some reactions from local leaders. Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 express deep condolences to the people of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First […]
At its June 1, 2021 regular Board meeting, which was held remotely, the Rainy River District School Board announced the recipients of the Recognition of Service awards, honoring the 2021 Employees of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteers of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year. This […]
