Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
Fort Frances has a new go-to stop for all of your electronic repair needs. Thunder Bay-based chain Marnics Mobile opened their newest storefront at 225 Scott St. in downtown Fort Frances last week, taking over the building that was most recently the home of The UPS Store. Now nestled between […]
Town of Fort Frances council approved a 3.49 per cent municipal tax rate increase at Monday’s budget meeting. Council also approved an increase of $318,840 to the 2022 operating budget, and a reduction of the large industrial tax ratio one-half of the difference between the 2021 ratio and the Industrial […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the January Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Kelly-Rae Calder of, Fort Frances ON with the winning ticket number P-7774297. Calder takes home $13.955, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Monday, February […]
Rhonda Snow is an Anishinaabe artist from Fort Frances and has recently finished a series of paintings of Ojibwe Spirit Horses which will be shown in partnership with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO). Snow has been a long-time champion of Ojibwe Spirit Horses and was instrumental in saving the breed, […]
A new medical pedicure service in town, Happy Feet Foot Care, is bridging the gap in diabetic and medical foot care. Tammy Brown-Idrissou, owner and manager, said this service had been lacking in the district, especially with an ageing population. She’s hoping her service will ease the lengthy waitlists at […]
Twin Flames will be burning bright in a five-show tour across northwestern Ontario, including a stop in Fort Frances on Tuesday March 15 at Townshend Theatre. The Ottawa-based husband and wife pair have developed a unique sound which digs into their heritage as a couple. Jaaji (pronounced Yaah Yee) is […]
Town has approved a lease agreement, but building needs many repairs and upgrades Fort Frances residents could soon have a canteen at Point Park, following a request submitted by local resident Tasha Wagner to operate it starting Sept. 6, 2022. Although council approved a report from the Operations and Facilities […]
Due to the region’s continued high COVID-19 and hospitalization rates, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has extended their recommendations issued on February 17, 2022. As such, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at NWHU asks that local businesses, organizations, and residents follow enhanced measures while case numbers and hospitalizations […]
The end of the academic year is fast approaching, and students will soon be looking for summer jobs to help with tuition and pay their bills. Major student employers in the Rainy River District have already begun considering summer student positions, beginning with the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB). […]
