Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic last March, everything was up in the air – except most flights. There were no exceptions to this. Private airports also experienced unprojected deficits. Tom Batiuk, Fort Frances Airport supervisor, said operations at the airport drastically changed with the hit of the pandemic. “The […]
Frank Maraj’s new book has finally arrived and is currently on sale at different locations in Fort Frances and Emo. Titled “Snapshots of Life: The Story of Pinnie and Bella,” Maraj takes the readers on a journey to a fictional island. The book costs $29.99 and can be purchased from […]
A social media movement has brought music to the Warming Centre It’s the little touches that help to make a place feel more like home, and while the Out of the Cold Warming Centre isn’t a permanent home for any of its visitors, it is proof that little things can […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the February Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Chris Williamson of Fort Frances, ON. Williamson takes home $25,450, with the same amount going to the Foundation for the purchase of much needed medical equipment. The draw was made […]
Organizers hope online video chats will give seniors a fun, social outlet. Another program for seniors who may be feeling isolated or just want to make some new friends has cropped up. All they need now are participants. Cindy Noble, manager of the Sister Kennedy Center, is the organizer of […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home as a result of two staff members testing positive. In addition to the protocols instituted by the NWHU related to close contacts of these individuals, we are implementing additional precautions to prevent the spread […]
The Performing Arts Festival application form deadline is March 5. This is not the deadline to submit the video performance. The completion of this form will just show intent of making a video submission within any category. Cynthia Donald, festival co-chair, said there has been confusion with the application form […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has received its first reported COVID-19 Variant of Concern lab result.
The Fort Frances council had their last February meeting on Monday. During the council meeting, some bylaws were passed and other items were referred to the Planning & Development Executive Committee for consideration. Tenting Bylaw Fort Frances council passed recommended amendments to the tenting bylaw. This was the last step […]
There has been a noticeable increase in members of the public leaving messages on the answering machine at detachments that would be better addressed if the PCC had been called. The detachment phone number is intended for matters such as questions about criminal record checks and making appointments to attend […]
Programming offered by the Fort Frances Senior Centre are set to resume under the Yellow-Protect level, however the building itself will remain closed until the province says otherwise. This decision was communicated during last week’s Board of Management meeting. Aaron Bisson, recreation and cultural manager, said they are going to […]
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances is continuing to do what it can to make sure Fort Frances’ vulnerable populations are equipped with some essentials to get through the harsh winter. Members of the Fort Frances chapter of the organization were set up at the Rainy Lake Square on Friday […]
