Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Thursday that all of the long-term care home residents in the region who are eligible and consenting have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said they received some additional […]
St. Mary’s Parish has been given the green light for an in-person Mass for Ash Wednesday. Mass begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. COVID-19 observances will be in place, including masks and social distancing. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent for those who follow the Christian faith. The Northwestern Health […]
The sun rises on the baseball field welcoming yet another competitive bunch. Stakes are high, as the two teams get ready to play. Sports have a way of dividing people but in 1989, as Neil Whitefield looked across the baseball diamond and saw Shirley, who would end up being his […]
The Shevlin Wood yards project is moving ahead with the final presentation given from HTFC Planning and Design. Glen Manning, principal at HTFC, gave a presentation to council members on Monday to provide a final report on the work to be done. According to the report, this project is […]
