Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced a workplace outbreak in Pickle Lake on Friday. There are two confirmed cases and no probable cases at this time. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU said in confirming 134 COVID-19 cases since March, the NWHU has also followed […]
Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. For reasons […]
SUDBURY ― The Ontario government released its draft transportation plan for Northern Ontario, delivering on its commitment to build a better transportation network for the Region. The plan outlines more than 60 actions to expand highways and transit services, create Northern economic opportunities, keep people safe and provide reliable travel […]
The outbreak at the Soutbridge Roseview Manor in Thunder bay has expanded, to include 44 residents and 22 staff, with the death toll climbing to seven. The outbreak was first declared on November 17. Outbreaks at the John Owen Evans residence in Geraldton, involving one staff, the Walford, involving one […]
With the recent spike in cases in Treaty #3 communities and several First Nations entering into lockdown this week, Grand Council Treaty #3 and Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh are calling upon citizens of the Anishinaabe Nation to limit social gathering. Citizens are advised to avoid travelling across the Ontario-Manitoba border and […]
The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce that elections for the office of Chair and Vice Chair were held at the Board Meeting on December 1, 2020 in Fort Frances. Trustee, Raymond Roy, was acclaimed as Board Chair, while Trustee, David Kircher, was acclaimed as Vice Chair. […]
December is the month for the annual Christmas Bird Count which therefore made it one of the topics up for discussion at the most recent meeting of the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Ilka Milne, president of the club has once again volunteered to organize the event which is something […]
Things are as busy as ever at the Fixit Club in Rainy River. Gord Armstrong was showing off some of the projects nearing completion at the club. This past year has seen the installation of the wooden play train structure in Hannam Park. It is regularly festooned with kids emphasizing […]
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of the health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said they are frequently communicating with the province regarding the logistics of the vaccine rollout. Young Hoon adds that they have been preparing in order to be ready as soon as the vaccine arrives. […]
Emo council, voted Tuesday night to accept and follow through with recommendations for a minor reprimand and education for mayor and council, following a conflict of interest investigation of Mayor Harold McQuaker. McQuaker was being investigated by the Township’s integrity commissioner, Darrell Matson, after two complaints were filed against the […]
The government of Canada has released its Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020. The plan lists provisions laid out by the federal government to help Canada restart its economy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan is said to continue ‘protecting Canadians’ health, jobs and […]
Christmas trees are often the focal point of holiday decorations and family traditions, and with Christmas quickly approaching, if you still do not have one, you will want to act fast; trees are selling out fast at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Garden this year. Lowey’s is a third generation working […]
