Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Town of Fort Frances Coun. Douglas Judson left partway through the regular council meeting held Monday evening in protest, following a defeated motion and a 6-1 vote on the investigation of altering meeting times and formats for the incoming council. The item of discussion titled ‘Removing Barriers to Participation on […]
The Town of Fort Frances council has been cleared of any potential violation of the Municipal Act, following a complaint submitted about an in-camera session. The complaint was submitted by local barrister and solicitor Peter Howie to the town’s closed meeting investigator, Paul Heayn. In his complaint, Howie alleged that […]
As the shelling continues, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski is working to help Ukrainians displaced by war into Canada. Powlowski, who is of Ukrainian heritage, is especially hoping to help some of his own relatives get to Thunder Bay. It’s been reported that over 2.8 million people have fled […]
From living through the Second World War to becoming Citizen of the Year in a small town far from her native England, June Keddie has lived an eventful life, full of happiness, success, laughter and loss. Keddie, 93, is originally from Byfleet, Surrey, England, and was just 10 years old […]
What’s become commonplace to one person can be a whole new world to another. It struck me (at my manager’s insistence) that there are many questions to be answered regarding cutting and storing ice. It’s not exactly a widespread practice anymore, though our little bay community is far from the […]
Two years after her previously scheduled Tour De Fort show was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, jazz singer Molly Johnson is finally making her way to Fort Frances. Johnson starts a tour of Western Canada tonight in Burnaby, BC and will end the tour in a week right here […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is looking for input on the building expansion design that is currently viewable at the centre and on their Facebook page. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft said residents have two weeks to provide their input, make comments and suggest alternatives before the town goes through the process […]
Throughout the pandemic the government has issued directives that address masking, testing, vaccinations and visitor restrictions to ensure safety for patients, residents, clients, visitors, volunteers, staff, and physicians. Last week, the Ontario government’s health ministries announced removal of key COVID-19 directives, transferring oversight for these matters directly to the health […]
Based on encouraging public health indicators, the Ministry of Long Term Care is progressing with its plan to ease certain temporary measures currently in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Accordingly, Riverside Health Care has adjusted its COVID-19 visitation requirements for Long Term Care. Starting immediately: All general visitors […]
The Roman Catholic Church is approaching what could be a historic moment as it begins the process of gathering opinions and ideas from members around the globe, on how it can adapt and better serve its community and the rest of the world in the future. In March 2020, the […]
Saturday March 12 Memorial Sport Centre’s Open Ice: 12 and Under: 3:30-6 p.m.; Family: 6-7:30 p.m.; 13+ 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, March 13 The Fort Frances pool will fold a Family Swim from 10 a.m. to noon and a Toonie Swim from 2-5 p.m. Memorial Sport Centre’s Open Ice: Family: 11 […]
