Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Rainy Lake Market has a queen, and it is Alyssa Armstrong, 22, who works at the Fort Frances Museum running the children’s program. Armstrong assumed her title when she took over preparing the market when Sarah Marusyk was away for the day. However, this is not Armstrong’s only activity. […]
With a looming fourth wave of COVID-19, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) supports the provincial government’s decision to implement vaccine passports. The decision, announced today by Premier Ford requires that anyone attending most higher-risk indoor public settings must be fully vaccinated. “Being […]
Labour Day weekend campfires are a go for northwestern Ontario, but the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. Effective September 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Restricted Fire Zone in effect in the Northwest Region has been […]
A full day community launch, with pancake breakfast and relay race will officially kick off the $1.5 million diagnostic imaging fundraising campaign After months of work behind the scenes and some significant financial contributions, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is finally ready for the public launch of their newest […]
Deadline has been extended to Sept. 3. All business in the Rainy River District are eleigible The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the best and brightest in the business world. The 24th Annual Business Awards are scheduled for Wednesday, September 29. What the Chamber needs now […]
Fort Frances councillors are looking to diversify town hall by encouraging young residents who represent all demographics of the town to put their names forward. With almost a year until the next municipal elections and an aging population in Fort Frances, current councillors are encouraging young constituents to put their […]
The Fort Frances paper mill will not be off future council agendas anytime soon. Whether it be demolition, redevelopment or cleanup, there is much work to be done before it becomes in the rearview mirror. Along with the pandemic challenges, Coun. Andrew Hallikas said council had to deal with the […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the August Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Justin Hagen of Emo, ON with the winning ticket number K-2019504. Hagen takes home $16,102, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Tuesday, August 31 […]
Science North, an agency of the Ontario government, aimed at attracting tourists and being an educational resource for children and adults across the province, launched The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow to support the tourism industry in the North. This roadshow will have tourists discovering culture, art, science, heritage, culinary recreational […]
The former Junior Citizen of the Year for the Town of Fort Frances, Ray Calder Jr. Jr., is going to Western University in London to study engineering. Calder was nominated for his community involvement during the pandemic when he organized a COVID delivery service. This service is a free grocery […]
Strong, fast and tough are all adjectives often used to describe superhuman athletes. But oftentimes, the strongest thing they can do is get help. Advocates for the importance of athlete’s mental health have recently surfaced, especially with the increased online presence and media scrutiny. This awareness was not a very […]
Despite rainfall, a restricted fire zone remains in effect. Due to the high to extreme forest fire hazard, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is maintaining a Restricted Fire Zone in Fort Frances District and southern portions of Kenora and Dryden Districts. The Restricted Fire Zone is in effect until further notice. Outdoor fires are banned. […]
