Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Tonight, town council will be meeting for the last time this year. The next scheduled meeting will take place Jan. 10, 2022. Even though it is the last meeting for the year, the Committee of the Whole and Regular Council agendas are replete with important items to be voted on […]
The Northwestern Health Unit announced 14 new COVID-19 cases in the catchment this morning. Currently, we have 17 active cases of COVID-19 in the NWHU catchment area. The new cases since Friday are distributed as follows: 7 new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River 3 new […]
Town council will vote on whether to delay the enforcement of the ban of single-use plastics bylaw for six months, after several restaurants asked for a grace period following supply chain problems. The Planning and Development Executive Committee, chaired by Coun. John McTaggart, will bring the recommendation to council next […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is ready to celebrate the season with patrons, town and district residents, with a series of fun family activities taking place in December. The list for the Annual Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt is now ready for pickup. There are 15 items on the […]
The Town of Fort Frances council is expected to enter into an agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHF) for upgrade work at the Fort Frances Sorting Gap Marina scheduled between 2021 and 2022. The town has received $376,995 from NOHF, about 70 per cent of the funding required […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is urging residents to continue following public health measures, especially now that the Omicron variant is being detected in northern Ontario. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health for the NWHU, said residents should not let their guards down especially as the holidays approach […]
In keeping with the Government of Canada’s recently announced adjustments to Canada’s border and travel measures, Riverside Health Care (RHC) has likewise adjusted its Covid-19 visitation requirements for Long Term Care and Acute Care visiting. Effective immediately anyone presenting to a RHC site will be required to provide proof of […]
Two people with strong ties to the Rainy River District are releasing a book that aims to teach others about the many stories that make up the histories of both the District, and neighbouring Koochiching County. Shaun Loney and Jim Leonard have spent several years working on their book Manidoo […]
The turning of the calendars to December means the holiday season has descended upon Fort Frances, and like many others do, the Fort Frances Family Centre made sure to help their visitors enjoy some festive spirit. The Family Centre held their Christmas dinner for patrons on Friday, December 3. The […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre’s story and baby time continues to be a popular offering, where parents and caregivers spend quality time with their children. Story time and baby time take place on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Samantha Manty, children services clerk at the Fort Frances Public Library […]
While many minds turn to family and those less fortunate in our area during the holiday season, one organization operating in the Rainy River District is hoping people keep some of our most vulnerable four-legged friends in their hearts, as well. Best for Kitty is currently seeking out donations to […]
Like many other organizations in the district during the holiday season, the Beyak Automotive Group is doing their part to help ensure every child gets a toy for Christmas. On Monday, December 6, 2021, representatives from the group made a stop at the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) building in […]
