Have you been pining for a sit-down meal at your favourite restaurant, but were worried you’d be turned away due to restricted capacity? The province is now giving you one less thing to worry about. According to a release from the Northwestern health Unity, the Province has loosened some of […]
District News
By Hayley Michaud
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Amazon Prime She Dies Tomorrow – R – Psychological thriller, Comedy, Drama – Mar 25 Without any rational explanation, Amy has a strange feeling she’s going to die tomorrow. To make matters worse this feeling is contagious and spreading quickly through town. Crave Penelope (Requires Starz) – PG – Comedy, […]
Police briefs Please contact 911 for emergencies or call 1-888-310-1122 to make a report of a non-emergent nature. For anonymous tips, call Cirmestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now made an arrest in connection with a serious assault that […]
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Vaccination clinics have opened across the District, with those aged 75 and over now eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit, the clinics have been designed with safety in mind, to limit contact between clients. Each clinic has signage indicating entrances, parking, exits, and […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
It has been over one year since COVID-19 ripped through the region, causing turmoil for both businesses and individuals. On March 18, the Wilson Center hosted their webinar: Measuring the Regional impacts of the Canada-U.S. Border Restrictions to talk to experts about the impacts the border closure has had. In […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
In February, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Investigation Coordination Unit hired Dr. Olsen Harper, a member of the Lac Seul First Nation, to identify human trafficking in northwest Ontario and its impact on Indigenous individuals and communities. Det. Staff Sgt. Andrew Taylor of the OPP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit said […]
By Jocelyn Galloway
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association is breaking ground this spring at the Stratton Sales Yard to add a new facility and upgrades to the existing barn. Marcus Powlowski, member of parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River announced on Friday, March 19 a non-repayable loan of $830,000, which is being granted to […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The cat colony is emptying thanks to Best for Kitty, but they need help Feral cats have become a serious nuisance in many of our communities. You can be part of the problem by putting out food, encouraging cats to breed indiscriminately or, like the organization Best for Kitty, do […]
We are going to take a break from featuring a “Pet of the Week” this week to tell you a bit about “Best for Kitty”. We are an emergency rescue for cats and kittens in the Rainy River District and began operation at the end of October, 2020. Since our […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
In the year of COVID many local groups have had to adapt to keep life as close to normal as possible, and the Rainy River District 4-H Association has been no exception. Coming into the end of March, when the agriculture group traditionally holds its annual awards banquet, the 4-H […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Starting today, those 75 years and older can book using the ministry booking system. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) said she encourages anyone who is eligible to book an appointment for the vaccine. Those who are currently eligible are anyone born […]
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the OPP is requesting assistance from members of the public to locate a missing person. The OPP is trying to locate 54 year old Hal HARASYMYK of Burditt Lake in Senn Township. Hal is believed to be operating a White […]
