This Earth Day, Ontarians can help nature thrive and win big with WWF-Canada’s first-ever 50/50 lottery at WWF5050Lottery.ca. The progressive jackpot, which runs from April 22 to May 27, 2021 has a minimum guaranteed prize of $25,000. Those who purchase tickets by May 6 at 11:59 p.m. ET will also […]
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The federal government announced its 2021 budget on Monday. The first budget in two years was heavily anticipated by governments and citizens, awaiting to see how the government plans to bring Canadians out of the economic turmoil of COVID-19. Some aspects covered by the budget include raising the federal minimum […]
The Ontario Provincial Police are welcoming two new leaders to the Rainy River District. Inspector Shaun Crabbe is taking over the role as Detachment Commander, to replace Inspector Nathan Schmidt, who is retiring at the end of April. “Looking back at the past 3½ years, I’m honoured to have had […]
Three outbreaks have been declared in the Emo area recently, with one announced yesterday morning at the New Gold Mine, making it a workplace outbreak. Currently, three cases are linked to the mine, with additional test results outstanding. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Thunder Bay – Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced over $5.6 million to long-term care homes in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Rainy River and Atikokan to protect against COVID-19. This joined effort from the federal and provincial governments will see the implementation of four […]
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The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing up to $3,623,140 in four school districts in Kenora–Rainy River to upgrade infrastructure and protect against COVID-19. “The safety and security of our children in schools is paramount,” said Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River. “That’s why our government is working with […]
There’s no doubt the Covid pandemic has slowed our lives down. However there are celebrations (both good and bad) happening in our District. Congratulations to Rob Rea and Chelsey Walske who were wed at a Covid restricted wedding on April 3rd. The beautiful wedding took place in their home. Proud […]
By Jennifer Golletz
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ontario Parks and Parks Canada are ready to accept visitors, with a few changes from previous years Camping reservations are a hot ticket this summer, however camping in the age of COVID may look a little different. While camping is not permitted under the current provincial shutdown restrictions, parks across […]
It was long overdue, but last weekend, land at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung was burned. As part of ongoing conservation efforts, a controlled prescribed burn of some of the historic site was undertaken in order to help keep the ecosystem healthy. The traditional burn is said to expose new nutrients to the soil […]
We are going to take a pause from featuring an individual cat this week to address a very important issue…..kittens. Spring is undoubtedly kitten season in the Rainy River District as it is throughout Canada and the northern United States. We are seeing a lot of local posts on Facebook […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing eligible health care and other frontline workers with free emergency child care for school-aged children, starting Monday, April 19, 2021. The announcement was made following the province’s decision to move elementary and secondary students across the province to remote learning following the April […]
Currently, there are 49 active cases of COVID-19 in the Northwestern Health Unit region. Today we received reports of three new positive COVID-19 test results in the Fort Frances Health Hub region, two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Emo Health Hub region, two new positive COVID-19 test results […]
