On Friday, March 27, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received a positive COVID-19 test result from the Rainy River Assessment Centre. The case had travelled to the U.S.A. and upon returning from travel has been in voluntary self-isolation since that time. The health unit is doing follow up regarding […]
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March 27, 2020 Travel-related positive COVID-19 case identified in the Rainy River District On Friday, March 27, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received a positive COVID-19 test result from the Rainy River Assessment Centre. The case had travelled to the U.S.A. and upon returning from travel has been in […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Province announces stronger action to stop the spread of COVID-19 TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to further stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians. Based on the best advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer […]
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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) received notification of the second positive case of COVID-19 attributed to the region. Although the case in the region is being reported for the Northwestern Health Unit area, the infected person’s primary residence is in southern Ontario. The lab system in Ontario sends results to the […]
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The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating their 2019/2020 capital equipment pledges made to the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. Included in the pledges are three new dining room tables for the cafeteria valued at $1,212.05 that were enjoyed at the Annual Shamrock Tea held on March 13. These […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
On April 1, Dr. Phillip Whatley will officially hang up his stethoscope and retire, after 41 years of dedication and compassion. I recently had the privilege of spending a few hours with Dr. Whatley and his wife Karen. The great pride Dr. Whatley has taken in his work is obvious. […]
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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges everyone in our area returning from travel outside of Canada to self-isolate for 14 days. Self-isolation is also recommended for those who are over 70 years old or anyone who is immunocompromised, to reduce their risk of infection and possible complications. These recommendations have been […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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(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 […]
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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 […]
