Parents, students and community members are being asked to have their say in what the 2021-22 school calendar will look like. A survey launched last week, which is available until Friday, will determine whether the school year begins before or after Labour Day, and how close to Canada Day the […]
District News
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As part of the proceedings for this year’s annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA), municipal leaders had the opportunity to hear from a medical professional regarding COVID-19 in our area and what’s being done to keep the public safe. Dr Kit Young Hoon, medical officer […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While she purposely didn’t take up a lot of time at last weekend’s Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) meeting, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) CEO Marilyn Herbacz nevertheless delivered an important presentation wrapping up the chaos of 2020 from a financial standpoint for a very busy health unit. Speaking to […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Performing Arts Festival set to take place in April will now be held virtually. The committee responsible for bringing the festival to fruition came to that decision last week as the numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the Rainy River District. With the cancellation of the 2020 […]
Press Release
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), […]
Press Release
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more readily available, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) expects to receive its first shipment of vaccine in early February. At this time, the health unit has been instructed by the Ministry of Health that the first doses will be given to residents, staff, and essential caregivers […]
Press Release
Investment Will Increase Hospital Capacity, Reduce Surgical Backlogs and Improve Access to Care KENORA ― The Ontario government is providing $13 million to create up 129 more beds at 6 health sciences facilities across Northern Ontario. This investment will help reduce surgical backlogs and improve access to care during the […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), reported no new cases for the region on Tuesday. COVID-19 active case numbers have dropped significantly since last week. There are currently 14 active cases, with 12 in the Rainy River District, two in the Kenora region. Since March, there have been a total of […]
Press Release
(Rainy River District) The Rainy River District OPP are asking for public assistance in locating Gerhard Penner, age 36, of Dawson Ontario. Penner left Dawson on the morning of Wednesday January 13, 2021. PENNER is believed to be operating a black 2008 Toyota Prius with an Ontario licence plate of […]
Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) will be able to greatly expand one of its programs thanks to new funding from the provincial government. It was announced this past Thursday, which coincided with United Nations Human Rights Day, that the ONWA would receive $10.8 million over the next five years […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many without a job, but an increasing problem in the Rainy River District is job advertisements left unanswered. Dana Cridland, human resources coordinator for community living in Fort Frances and the Rainy River District, said hiring for jobs has become very challenging. “There is just […]
Staff
Fort Frances is in line to receive $72,298 in provincial funds to support public transit, through Ontario’s Gas Tax program. Ontario is providing $266,623 in funding to support public transit in municipalities across Kenora–Rainy River through the Gas Tax program. The City of Dryden will be receiving $42,005, the City […]
