The Government of Ontario announced that the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) area will be moving to the Red–Control level of the COVID-19 Response Framework as of March 15, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. There has been an increase in cases across the region and the health unit urges residents to take […]
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Press release
All COVID-19 tests that come back positive are screened for variants of concern. This morning, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) was informed that two COVID-19 cases in our region have come back positive for the UK variant. The two cases are unrelated to one another. One case is in the Fort […]
Press release
Due to the significant number of cases of COVID-19 in Thunder Bay, the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janet DeMille has directed schools in the city of Thunder Bay and surrounding areas to extend the suspension of in-person learning until March 29, 2021. The need for further extension will be […]
Press release
Additional funding helps keep vulnerable people safe across the Rainy River and Kenora District Social Services Administration Board KENORA — The Ontario government is providing $500,000 to assist the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) respond to an increase in COVID-19 cases in some emergency shelters and help […]
Police Briefs Contact 911 for emergencies or call 1-888-310-1122 to make a report of a non-emergent nature. (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly before 2:00 am on March 5, 2021 members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were alerted to a possible impaired driver in the […]
By Jocelyn Galloway
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
An injection of provincial funding could help seniors stay in their homes safely, while they wait for space in long term care. MPP Greg Rickford announced a $650,500 fund, which will go to the expansion of the Paramedicine for long-term care support program in the Rainy River District. The funds […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
Raffle Tickets for the WRRD Lions Pontoon Boat Raffle are now available. This year’s raffle features a Princecraft LT 21’ Pontoon Boat with a 90 HP, 4 stroke Mercury Motor and a Karavan Trailer from Nestor Falls Marine. Retail value $46,900.00. As well, a second place prize of $1,500.00 CASH […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
I enjoy reading Kim Jo Bliss’ column in the Fort Frances Times as it brings back memories of living on a small farm with my mother and three siblings and a variety of animals. Back in the 1940’s many people lived on similar farms trying to make a living and […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
According to a release issued by the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) on Friday, the second dose of the Moderna vaccine will be given to elder care home and long-term care home residents. As well, first doses will be administered to elder care home and long-term care home staff, essential caregivers, […]
Staff
Lake of the Woods District Hospital activated its pandemic plan in response to two hospital patients testing positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. The outbreak expanded to 10 patients by Sunday. Immediate visitor restrictions have been implemented until further notice. Limited exceptions may apply to end of life patients, as well […]
Press release
Ontario has reached a key milestone in protecting remote and isolated Indigenous communities against COVID-19, having visited all 31 fly-in northern communities and Moosonee to offer first doses of the vaccine as part of Operation Remote Immunity. “A key part of our COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan is to ensure Ontario’s […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Look out Minnesota, “Plowy McPlowface” and its siblings are heading to a road near you. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has recently revealed the winners in its “Name A Snowplow” contest that was held online from mid-December 2020 until the end of February 2021. The department opened the contest […]
