Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) will remain in the yellow-protect zone of the provinces COVID-19 Response Framework despite new cases continuing to crop up in the Kenora region. The NWHU reported 19 new COVID-19 cases in Kenora region […]
FORT FRANCES — A Minnesota man has been fined $5,000 and has been given a three-year fishing ban in Ontario after being found to have committed multiple fishing violations. Cody Christensen of International Falls, Minnesota pleaded guilty for fishing without a licence and failing to comply with a court order […]
The Fort Frances council will have its final meeting of the month tonight. During the meeting, council will decide on whether to approve the tenting bylaw. The report of the amendments to the tenting bylaw were approved during the last council meeting. If council approves the bylaw, it will be […]
The Out of the Cold warming centre has been following safety precautions when admitting individuals for the overnight stay. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), said they practice all safety precautions set out by the health unit. This includes wearing masks […]
Fort Frances council approved the recommendation to amending the tenting bylaw during its last council meeting. Under this bylaw, tenting in Fort Frances will be regulated. The bylaw will be effective after the actual authorization of the amendments is approved at next week’s council meeting. Cody Vangel, chief building […]
The recent change in Ontario’s lockdown status means the Rainy River District is now in the Yellow-Protect zone for COVID-19. As a result, effective immediately, Riverside Healthcare is changing its long term care and acute visitation guidelines, and permitting short-stay and temporary absences for residents. Long term care residents are […]
Renovations to the Out of the Cold warming centre are still ongoing. The building, owned by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), is currently operating as an overnight warming centre, but will be renovated to accommodate more individuals in the future. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer […]
The end of another lockdown was just around the corner, but members of the local Salvation Army were electing to lock themselves up further for a good cause. The Salvation Army and Walmart here in Fort Frances have joined forces for the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign, and what better […]
The Town of Fort Frances has recently purchased flowers to be planted at the cemetery and around town in the spring. Travis Rob, operations and facilities manager, said the plan the town is working on depends on COVID-19 restrictions. Rob said even if there are restrictions in the spring, […]
The winter season is earmarked for different snow activities. Just like a lot of time and energy is dedicated to maintaining the ice for curlers and hockey players, volunteers work tirelessly to maintain the trails in town in order to make a fun and memorable walking, skiing and snowshoeing experience. […]
In the February 10 edition of the Fort Frances Times, we incorrectly identified the recipients of two bladder scanners purchased by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care from 50/50 lottery proceeds. The correct recipients are Rainycrest Long Term Care and La Verendrye Hospital. The Times apologizes for any inconvenience this […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 8:00 pm on February 12, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to an assault at a business on Scott Street in Fort Frances. Officers attended the business and identified evidence of a robbery that had taken place. Robbery […]
