Local News from Across the Rainy River District
This is the second in a series with Ryan McMahon and Wendell Collier about their CBC Gem series “Stories from the Land,” an adaptation of McMahon’s podcast which premiered on the digital streaming platform Friday, March 19. When a worldwide pandemic hits right when you’re about to start filming your […]
Virtual session to cover how parents can keep kids safe while online In order to help foster a sense of community that can be lacking during lockdown, as well as to help parents navigate the possible dangers of the internet, the Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) will be holding […]
What can parents do? Know and explore the games your child wants to play online to determine if the game is age-appropriate. Considerations may include: Is the game moderated? Does the game contain age-appropriate content? Is there an interactive (chat) component in the game? Is this an optional feature that […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now made an arrest in connection with a serious assault that occurred March 20, 2021 in Fort Frances. A 30-year-old man from Big Grassy First Nation has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault with a Weapon. The accused attended […]
Starting today, those 75 years and older can book using the ministry booking system. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) said she encourages anyone who is eligible to book an appointment for the vaccine. Those who are currently eligible are anyone born […]
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in a violent crime investigation. Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on March 20, 2021, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an assault with a weapon that took place on the 200 block of Scott Street […]
Tonight will be the last meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The next council meeting will take place on April 12. On tonight’s agenda: Colonization Road Council will vote on whether to approve the recommendation from the Planning and Executive Committee to rename Colonization Road East and […]
When the pandemic forced the closure of retail businesses, many individuals started punching in their credit card information, placing orders on items to later be delivered in recyclable boxes. Although national and international statistics suggest average recyclables per household increased during the pandemic, Craig Miller, environmental superintendent, said it was […]
The Family Centre is collecting donations of kids clothing for their semi-annual Kids Giveaway. The event runs from March 23 to 24. The Family Centre will have a room set up with kids clothes arranged by size. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Donations are […]
Program open to anyone who needs assistance, with an income under $25,000 The Volunteer Bureau is offering its charitable income tax program right now. The income tax program runs from March 1 to April 23. Services have to stop a week before the final tax deadline of April 30, so […]
More needs to be done to fight homelessness other than providing food and shelter, according to Mayor June Caul. As the provincial government works to provide more funding for shelter and services for the homeless, Caul said she has already sent a letter to the ministry, premier and prime minister […]
The Confederation College is now accepting applications for the new and free Personal Support Worker (PSW) program. The province of Ontario provided province-wide funding to have 6,000 students enrol in a six-months accelerated program. Prior to this, students would need eight months to complete the PSW program. Successful applicants will […]
