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 […]
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(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 […]
Karen Edwards
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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 […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
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 […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
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 […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
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 […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Eileen Bragg has been awarded Emo Senior Citizen of the Year for her active volunteer work in the community. In her 81 years, Bragg has been an active member in the community, working as a minister and volunteering at the church when she could no longer do the service and […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Like most of her community members, Deb Ewald wants to see the end of COVID. But if that’s not possible, she would at least like to have her citizens immunized. “I’d at least like the opportunity sooner than later for my citizens to be able to have the vaccine when […]
The Northwestern Health Unit will be holding an online COVID-19 Public Q&A session, with Medical officer of Health, Dr. Kit Young Hoon this Thursday, Jan. 7 at 1:00 p.m. Residents can pose their COVID-19 questions through a chat. The event will be held over Facebook Live, on the NWHU’s Facebook […]
Staff
Northwestern Health Unit has received reports of eight new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River region and seven new cases in Kenora since new Year’s Eve . One of these cases is associated with an outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Follow up with the persons […]
Press Release
The Northwestern Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Atikokan General Hospital as a result of one (1) staff testing positive. Our hospital team has already put in place many of the recommendations that would minimize the risk to all staff, residents / patients. This outbreak declaration is to […]
