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Northern Ontario needs more than great views for immigrants to stay

7 July 2021

Magnetic North: Northern Ontario Population Growth forum was a two-day conference held on June 22 and 23 to discuss population …

COVID-19

Riverside loosens visitor restrictions

7 July 2021

Friends, family and caregivers can enjoy wider access to loved ones in long-term care homes across the District

In keeping …

OPP urging public to be scam aware

7 July 2021

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to …

Workers in short supply at some northwestern Ontario businesses

5 July 2021

THUNDER BAY — It appears that few people are applying for jobs as Ontario advances into phase two of reopening, …

Restricted Fire Zone continues for region

5 July 2021

Staff

Despite some precipitation, extreme forest fire hazard conditions continue to grip the western half of the northwest region including Kenora, …

Heat and air quality warnings in effect

5 July 2021

There is a heat warning and special air quality statement in effect for the Rainy River District.

Daytime temperatures today …

Public Notices

Restricted Fire Ban imposed for area municipalities

30 June 2021

Staff

The Chief Fire Official has declared a Restricted Fire Zone—Total Fire Ban covering all areas of the Town of Fort …

COVID-19

What can open in Phase 2?

30 June 2021

GATHERINGS

Outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people.
Indoor gatherings of up to five people.

RETAIL, DINING, AND SERVICES

Essential

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COVID-19

NWHU preparing for phase 2 of the provincial reopening

30 June 2021

By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) region, along with the rest of the province will be entering phase 2 of the …

Dates and times set for the Emo Fair

30 June 2021

By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com

On Monday, the board of directors of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society met to set dates and times for …

Canada Day events

30 June 2021

Canada Day celebrations will be held July 1 in Rainy River’s Hannam Park, from noon to 4 p.m. Rainy River …

COVID-19

Couchiching almost fully vaccinated

30 June 2021

By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com

Couchiching First Nation has administered more than 3,000 vaccines and is nearing the end of vaccinating all their residents.

Armand …