(ORILLIA, ON)–The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province until further notice. The OPP is committed to the health and safety of its members and the public. OPP facilities remain […]
District News
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondence
Emo correspondence
A number of events and meetings have been cancelled or postponed until a later date. The Coffee House which was to be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit at the end of the month will be rescheduled for a later date. Also the Country Jam in Barwick is […]
Press Release
(FORT FRANCES, ON)–Officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind snowmobilers to slow down and be aware of changing ice, snow and trail conditions. As spring arrives, local officers have already responded to serious collisions involving snowmobiles that have resulted in rider needing serious […]
Editor
Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
It’s housed the region’s history for nearly 60 years. But without help, the Emo Museum will become a part of local history, itself. The Board who cares for the facility is putting out an urgent call, to keep the doors open. “If we can’t get new volunteers, we’ll be closing,” […]
Barb Everett
Legion Ladies Auxiliary To Branch 29
Legion Ladies Auxiliary To Branch 29
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Mar 11 with 19 members in attendance. The meeting was brought to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Josie Miller Minutes of the Feb. 12 General meeting and the Feb. 26 Executive meeting were circulated and approved. Danielle Bois name […]
Press Release
TORONTO — As COVID-19 evolves, Ontario is taking further steps to inform the public on the status of the virus across the province. Ontario has been monitoring and reporting on the development of COVID-19 since initial cases of a viral pneumonia were reported in China in late Dec. 2019. Every […]
Press Release
Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre’s (assessment centre) are dedicated for individuals experiencing possible symptoms of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These assessment centre’s are by appointment only. For safety reasons, “walk in” appointments are strictly prohibited. Not everyone who attends the centre will be swabbed. What are symptoms of COVID-19: How to […]
Press Release
TORONTO – Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is taking decisive action by making an order declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. In doing so, Ontario is using every power possible to continue to protect the health and safety of […]
Press Release
A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a man from the Sudbury area. He attended the PDAC (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada) 2020 convention in Toronto, which took place from March 1 to 4. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) asks that any residents who attended this conference self-monitor for […]
Jack Elliott
How good is your shot? Ethan Smith of Rainy River was busy at the Arena with a Radar Gun supplied by retired OPP officer Rick Seidel. Adult scrimmage hockey players were blasting shots directly at him . . . behind the glass as he recorded the speed of the whistling […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care continues to actively stay up to date on the latest guidelines and information from Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Health and our local Northwestern Public Health Unit on developments regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently, risk locally remains low. At the same time, our outbreak […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
A Coffee House is being planned for the Church of the Holy Spirit in Fort Frances on March 27, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy local music talent, beverages and snacks for just $5. In addition there will be a Penny Table as well as baked goods […]
