Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Get ready to walk, drive or bike your way to a free barbecue lunch and more knowledge surrounding mental health. The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be holding its annual Community Take-out Barbecue on Wednesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at […]
Anyone who is struggling to sort out their vaccination information to comply with the province’s new regulations can turn to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) and a local lawyer for help. On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., a Vaccine Certificate and I.D. […]
Incumbent MP Marcus Powlowski and Yuk-Sem Won, NDP candidate for Thunder Bay-Rainy River agree on one thing: calling an election was a bad idea. Powlowski said he is happy to get re-elected because he enjoyed the MP job he assumed in 2019. “I’m happy to be reelected,” Powlowski said. “That’s […]
All council and committee meetings have been cancelled for the remainder of the month because there is no clerk. Fort Frances Mayor June Caul said they cannot hold council meetings unless they have a clerk present. Caul said Lisa Slomke stayed for a few weeks following her resignation to get […]
It takes a community to affect change. It’s an ideology that Peggy Loyie was born into, and has guided her throughout her career. Loyie has been the Program Manager of Rainy River District Victim Service for nearly 13 years. Before that, she was a long-time employee of the United Native […]
Sometimes our dreams take us to places we least expect. Joan MacLean, Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO, originally from Toronto, found herself in Fort Frances two years ago to follow her passions and in the process has found her forever home. “It’s a lovely town. I’m really happy […]
Currently, we have nine active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have not received report of any new positive COVID-19 test results. NWHU recommends that everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, assume COVID-19 is in their community and practise preventive measures […]
Monday afternoon, Fort Frances Town council approved the request submitted by Aaron Bisson, culture and recreation manager, to have patrons provide proof of double vaccination before accessing the Memorial Sports Centre and the Fort Frances Senior Centre. Effective Sept. 22, patrons, contractors, spectators and visitors who use the sports centre […]
Rain or cold, they will complete the Terry Fox Run. Two inseparable brothers, Sandy Stalker, 78, and George Walsh, 73, are ready to complete a 5-kilometre walk from the Sorting Gap Marina to Seven Oaks and back to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation Sunday afternoon. “We’ve done the […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) will be holding vaccination clinics at schools to provide teachers, staff and students aged 12 and older the opportunity to get the vaccine, if they so desire. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the vaccine is the most effective […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Sunday September 5, 2021, at 23:00 hrs, Richard Chabot, age 41 years of Fort Frances, ON was reported missing to the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Police initiated their missing person investigation after family and friends reported concern for CHABOT’s well-being. […]
The last day for advanced voting was on Monday and with six more days until election day, voters are ready to get in line on Sept. 20 to make the final call. Kevin O’Donnell, assistant returning officer for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, said the voting process is running smoothly. Prior to […]
