Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Feral cats are an increasing problem across the District and indeed the country and continent. You see many stray cats around garbage dumps in towns including Rainy River. These are not just stray domestic cats out for a stroll before returning to their fireside basket to sleep away the day. […]
The provincial government announced on Friday that the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) area will be moving to the Red-Control level of the COVID-19 Response Framework as of this morning at 12:01 a.m. The new level adds additional restrictions that includes: Indoor gathering limit of five people Outdoor gathering limit of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
