Local News from Across the Rainy River District
While businesses small and large will soon be up and running as we near closer to the end of the second lockdown, businesses along the border that rely on American tourists continue to suffer without a plan from provincial and federal government. Curtis Handberg, owner of Campbell’s Cabins, located […]
Frank Maraj, a teacher and a writer in the Rainy River District, just released his first novel. Titled “Snapshots of Life: The Story of Pinnie and Bella,” Maraj takes the readers on a journey to a fictional island. This is Maraj’s fourth book, but first fictional novel. His […]
During last week’s budget meeting, the Fort Frances council approved a tax increase of two per cent on residential properties to be levied on Fort Frances residents. This decision was not unanimous. Four councillors voted in favour of the two per cent tax increase while three others did not. […]
Community Chest, a Fort Frances volunteer-based organization, is still working to serve residents of the Rainy River District with medical emergencies. The organization that has been running for 25 years helps those with unexpected medical emergency bills often not covered by insurance. Linda Hamilton, who works Community Chest, gave […]
As the province mulls over how to re-open the province, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has a few ideas of its own. It has been actively lobbying on behalf of small business during the pandemic and have outlined a list of recommendations which it feels would help its sector […]
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford along with four small businesses in northwestern Ontario discussed the challenges brought by the pandemic and how they were able to move forward because of provincial funding. “Unfortunately we can’t meet all of the challenges that you’re facing and it’s never lost on me,” Rickford […]
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said on Friday it was still unknown whether the stay at home order will be ending this week or not, though an announcement is expected today or tomorrow. “I know that small businesses in our […]
The Fort Frances council unanimously approved a tax rebate for the Volunteer Bureau valued at $1,301.90. John Sus, treasurer and director of the Volunteer Bureau, submitted the tax rebate request to council for consideration request on Dec. 2, 2020. The request was submitted under the Tax Rebate Program. This program […]
The dawn of a new year (even a year like 2020) is a great time to take stock of the year that just passed and set goals for the new one. Resolutions focused on improving personal health are always popular, and for good reason. Improving one’s overall health can have positive […]
The Town of Fort Frances and Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a pair of recent dog attacks in town. The incidents occurred last week, when an off leash dog allegedly attacked and killed a smaller dog from where it was leashed on a front porch. The same dog was then […]
The border closure has been an ongoing struggle for businesses, but more specifically for seasonal tourist businesses that rely on clientele from across the border. With the stay at home order, fluctuating COVID-19 levels, and vaccine delays, there are uncertainties whether the border will open soon and concerns of what […]
When the first whiff of crisp cold air hits the great white north, buckle up because winter is here. This marks the beginning of ice activities. Hockey players sharpen their blades, curlers get their brooms out and ice fishers lower their augers. Others get their nordic skies and snowshoes […]
