While Best for Kitty does have approximately half a dozen cats currently in our care, many of those are coming off extended periods as “strays” and require some socialization before they are ready for adoption. That is allowing us to once again feature “Cosmo” an approximately six month old female […]
District News
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
While many activities were cancelled last year due to COVID-19, many were hopeful this summer would look different. As case numbers continue to rise and vaccination rollout across the province has steadily slowed down, fair games and the sweet smell of fried foods might have to sit out for another […]
By Jocelyn Galloway
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Emo Food Bank is now open for in-person visits twice a month. Since the COVID-19 province-wide lockdown in December, the Emo Food Bank has been forced to deliver food by curbside until last week. As of March 3, the Food Bank is now open every first and third Wednesday of […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
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. […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
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 […]
Press release
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 […]
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 […]
