Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Northwestern Health Unit announced that all COVID-19 cases in the region are resolved. This announcement coincides with the first week of classes without substantial complaints. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit said residents should still remain vigilant in the northwestern region. “We are […]
When Ryan McMahon took to the Townshend Theatre stage on March 13 as the fifth show of the 2019-20 Tour de Fort season, no one knew the impact the COVID19 pandemic would have on live music. Almost every live music event across the country was cancelled or postponed over the […]
Kasper Transportation CEO Kasper Wabinski is ready to fight for his business, and he’s prepared to take the battle all the way to the Premier’s office. “What choice do I have? I don’t have a choice,” said Wabinski. Last week, Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) announced new routes, linking Atikokan […]
Press Release Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the inaugural Riverside 50/50 Online Raffle is Donna Doman of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Doman (nee Fedoruk), who was literally left speechless with the news of her winning $23,825, was happy […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before clearing overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of four (39). Thursday will bring a mix […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 7 C (45 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before clearing overnight with high of 18 (64) and a low of nine (48). Saturday will […]
Observers of an overdose may hesitate to call 911 in fear of police involvement, if they are in possession of drugs themselves. To encourage people to seek life-saving assistance, the OPP is reminding citizens of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA). In 2017, the law was enacted to encourage […]
KENORA – Ontario is investing $330,280 to help laid-off forestry workers in Kenora retrain for new jobs. The Kenora Forest Products lumber mill closed in September 2019, citing weak domestic and global lumber markets, and “very damaging” duty deposits as reasons for its closure. Today, a new physical action centre […]
It might still be a while before it gets put to regular use, but the international bridge between Rainy River and Baudette, Minn. is on schedule to be completed in September. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) bridge engineer Paul Konickson provided the Times with an update on the construction project […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 is resuming events this week. Thursday, Friday and Saturday (September 3-5) the clubroom will be open at 3 p.m. Friday September 11, the always popular Beer and Burger for $5.00 starts up. It’s great to see this establishment start services again. I’m sure all people […]
Time is running out on the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Online 50-50 draw, with the final ticket being pulled on Monday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. for a jackpot that’s currently sitting at just over $12,000 with plenty of room yet to grow. Foundation director Allison Cox noted that […]
Progressive Conservative Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made an announcement on extended bus service for northwestern Ontario on Tuesday afternoon at the Fort Frances public library of. “I’m pleased to announce that effective next Monday, the Ontario Northland Transit Commission will offer safe and reliable bus service connecting passengers from […]
