Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Rainy River District just added one award-winning author to its long list of publishers. Ryan McInerney, 34, holds a PhD from Queen’s University. He published a book, titled Philosophy and the Metaphysical Achievements of Education. The 156-page book should appeal to a broad audience, McInerney said, adding that there […]
The COVID-19 relief benefit plan will end on Saturday after the federal government introduced it last spring to support families and individuals affected by business closures. The first relief program, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), was in effect from March 15 to Sept. 26, 2020. CERB provided financial support […]
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made the most of a rainy day last week as he made a stop in Fort Frances to announce incoming funding for health care in the region. As part of a $1.2-billion investment announced by the Government of Ontario to assist hospitals in the province […]
In last week’s article titled “Lift – first hair removal service now in town”, clinic owner Kathy McKenzie has been employed as a Registered Nurse in the Fort Frances satelite Dialysis Unit since 2018. Although the clinic is located inside LaVerendrye General Hospital, the clinic is part of Thunder Bay […]
Expensive gifts and changes in behaviour can be indicators that your loved one is caught up or being groomed for human trafficking, one local program co-ordinator says. Anyone can be caught up in these situations. There are lots of ways to tell if your loved one may be going down […]
The Alcoholics Anonymous meeting schedule has changed for Fort Frances. There are currently only two meetings, being offered at Knox United Church. Tuesday and Thursday night meetings have been discontinued. Meetings are now scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 8 p.m., downstairs in McMillan Hall. Covid protocols are […]
One man held in custody on multiple charges (FORT FRANCES, ON) Several Rainy River District residents have court appear- ances later this fall to answer to charges of Impaired Driving related offences. On the 15th of October 2021 at approximately 6:00 pm, Members of the Rainy River District Detachment as […]
The user fee bylaw addition is going back to the Community Services Executive Committee for reconsideration after most council members agreed consider other options. The bylaw would charge user groups for events held at the Townshend Theatre to cover the cost of hiring contract vaccination proof checking screeners, according to […]
The Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade is in trouble and needs your help to keep going for the foreseeable future. Due to extenuating circumstances, longtime organizer Scott is unable to organize the event this year, and so is reaching out to try to find an organization willing to take on […]
With opioids and overdose deaths on the rise, the Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT) is back to the planning table, holding meetings and upping their awareness campaigns. Hugh Dennis, community volunteer, and Joan MacLean, administrator, said the goal is to raise awareness and increase their partners by having meetings, events […]
Over lunch time Friday, a group of close to 40 people gathered for a walk down Scott St. to raise awareness for domestic violence and abuse, support survivors, and to remember victims lost, and those who are still struggling. The event was organized by Alyssa Strachan. Strachan has been a […]
The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held an appreciation barbecue for first responders and other partners. The barbecue took place at the UNFC’s parking lot, with tables set up to follow physical distancing guidelines. About 200 meals were given to those who attended the event in-person. More meals, along with […]
