Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are no new cases to report but numbers are still high with 44 active cases in the region. There are two in the Dryden/ Red Lake area, 50 in the Kenora region and 27 in the Rainy River District. Since […]
Covid-19 Restriction limit to 5 people effective January 14, 2021 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding lake goers of some important rules when attending an ice hut. Ice fishing and time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the winter season. However, police would like to address the public pertaining to […]
Member of provincial parliament, Greg Rickford, announced three supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The applications for these grants will be available through the Ontario website. Ontario Small Business Support Grant This grant offers up to $20,000 to small businesses that must close or significantly restrict services due to the […]
No matter your skill level, if you have yarn, knitting needles and passion, there is room for you at the knit-a-long. Birch Bark Yarns is hosting their “Sweater Weather knit-a-long”. The virtual knit-a-long will run from January to March 31, 2021. For each sweater completed during this time, the person who […]
The Rainy River District continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced 20 new cases over the weekend – 18 for the Rainy River region. The total of active cases in the district to 14. Since March, there have been a total of 206 […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of six new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River region and two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The fluctuation in temperature and warmer weather has caused concern regarding the condition of the ice in the Rainy River District. The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would urges members of the public to ensure they consider proper safety precautions if they are […]
THUNDER BAY — The 2020 Festive RIDE program saw close to 60 drivers charged with impaired driving offences in northwestern Ontario. According to preliminary data released by Ontario Provincial Police on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 14 people were issued warn range suspensions and 44 people were charged with impaired, driving with […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are currently 19 active cases, seven in the Kenora region and 12 in the Rainy River District. Since March, there have been a total of 178 confirmed cases and four probabilities. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at […]
The Ivy Charging Network is hoping it has made electric cars more feasible in the north, with the addition of fast-charging stations at the Fort Frances Canadian Tire. The Ivy Charging Network is a partnership between Ontario Power Generation and Hydro One. Natural Resources Canada, provided an $8 million repayable […]
For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists are looking for individuals to participate in the annual Breeding Bird Atlas Survey. For more information or to join, e-mail Ilka at boghunter@yahoo.ca, or visit rrvfn.org. The Polar Bear Plunge has gone […]
Last year was difficult for many in the community with the COVID-19 pandemic taking most of the blame. Despite a turbulent year, the Mayor of Rainy River, Deb Ewald, said there are many exciting projects to look forward to in 2021. The greenhouse feasibility study is one that has been […]
