Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced that those in the region with high-risk health conditions as defined by the ministry of health’s vaccine rollout plan are eligible to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Young Hoon said residents can book […]
The rezoning request submitted by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) to change St. Michael’s zoning from Institutional Type One (I) to Residential Type Two (R2) is making an appearance on tonight’s council agenda. This comes after a public meeting was held two weeks ago where some […]
Council briefs Tonight will be the last meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The next council meeting will be held on May 10. Colonization Road The agenda will begin with the public meeting on the renaming of Colonization Road East and West after the 30-day consultation period […]
As per Ministry directive, non-emergent/non-urgent elective surgeries and procedures are being halted to reduce risk to hospital environments and protect critical resources required to combat the pandemic. Riverside recognizes this news may be difficult and frustrating for our patients and families. This ramp down of services only includes elective and […]
A proposed housing initiative has sparked online debate and multiple opposing petitions. The discussion surrounds the proposed zoning amendment submitted to Council by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, to retrofit St. Micheal’s School into a mixed-use complex, including senior’s apartments, and an EarlyON children’s centre. The plan […]
Last week, the province recognized the Rainy River District Victim Services in Fort Frances for their achievements in service to crime victims. This award is given by the Attorney General and recognizes the dedication and creativity of professionals and volunteers who serve victims, and the courageous efforts of individuals who […]
During the COVID-19 crisis, Canada’s food supply chain experienced numerous pressures, ranging from panic buying to temporary shortages to the rapid shift to e-commerce for grocery stores, farmers, and restaurants. The latest report by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerceand Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), Growing a More Resilient Food […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is now preparing to safely celebrate senior’s month in June, in coordination with the Town of Fort Frances. Irene Lang, board chair, wrote to council saying the centre is planning four events in June. The month will be kicked off on June 1 with an […]
Ten Executive members attended a virtual meeting of the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary on April 12, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm. The Agenda, Minutes of Previous Meeting and Treasurer’s Report were accepted as distributed. A Thank You letter was received from Angeline Redford in gratitude […]
One local family is using their loss to help improve the experiences of others who find themselves relying on La Verendrye General Hospital. On April 14, the family of Todd Baker made a sizeable donation of $14,362.36 in Baker’s memory to the Riverside Foundation for Healthcare in order to help […]
The day it first began may be lost to time (or more likely, just temporarily forgotten) but the Fort Frances Writer’s Group continues to run strong, through years of award-winning work, new members and even a worldwide pandemic. The long-running group still does what it always has; joins together like-minded […]
Currently, there are 49 active cases of COVID-19 in the Northwestern Health Unit region. Today we received reports of three new positive COVID-19 test results in the Fort Frances Health Hub region, two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Emo Health Hub region, two new positive COVID-19 test results […]
