Press Release In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. has lifted the outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on the first floor of La Verendrye General Hospital here. Several steps were taken to help patients and staff and keep the illness from spreading, including •isolating patients […]
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Press Release NCDS is working with CN Rail to bring another job fair here. It is slated for Wednesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Recruiters from North America’s leading railroad will be looking for candidates interested in residing in Northern Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta and working […]
Staff In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. has lifted the boil-water advisory at the Rainy River Health Centre. The advisory was first declared last Tuesday (March 18). Riverside would like to thank all staff, patients, residents, and visitors for their patience and compliance through […]
the OPP Members of the Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and uniformed members of the Rainy River District OPP executed a search warrant at an Armit Street North residence here Monday. Three people were arrested and charged with: •possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking; and •possession […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Civil Air Search and Rescue chapter is looking to increase its membership base, which it started to do earlier this month with a spotter training course at the Fort Frances Airport. “Basically, what the course was is we teach you how to look at the […]
Heather Latter Given the many benefits of walking, Jolene Quast, a health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit here, is pleased with the positive response to the “Walk Away Winter” walking group that started up last fall and runs Thursdays from noon-1 p.m. “I’ve had a very good response so […]
Heather Latter The 74th Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is set to begin next week, with local performers of all ages taking part in four different divisions. “Things are moving along as expected,” said Festival committee chair Joleen Beninger. “I’m looking forward to the next couple of […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers responded to the report of an intoxicated male driver leaving a local drive-through restaurant and proceeding east on King’s Highway in the early-morning hours of Sunday. Police located the suspect vehicle on the 100 block of Third Street West around 2:20 a.m. and […]
Heather Latter The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is issuing a challenge to the rest of the community—to stand up against bullying and show your support by participating in this year’s “International Day of Pink” on April 9. “It’s a day to promote anti-bullying—to stand up and […]
Heather Latter Many local families wrapped up March Break on Saturday by participating in “Snoasis 2”—billed as a day of fun activities at the Lions Park hosted by the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum. “It was a bona fide success,” enthused “Friends” president Duane Hicks. “We were all excited […]
Heather Latter Northwest Catholic District School Board trustees last night voted unanimously to postpone indefinitely the decision to close Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. In addition, the board agreed to direct administration to provide updates relative to enrolment at the school three times each year, as well […]
Heather Latter Mira Donaldson said she “couldn’t really believe it” when she was notified in January that she had been selected to serve as a page at Queen’s Park in Toronto. “I was really excited,” enthused the Grade 7 student from Robert Moore School here. “I wanted a challenge and […]
