Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Adopting or fostering a pet is not an option for everyone, but by donating to the Stuff the Bus for Animal Rescues fundraiser, animals in shelters can receive the food, toys and treats they need. The fundraiser will be held at the Peterbilt parking lot located at 505 McIrvine […]
The monthly meeting of the executive for the LVGHA was held on December 7th with eight members attending. Five attended in person and three attended virtually. Regretfully there are still some vacancies to be filled for the executive. Positions available are : Vice- President, Treasurer for 2021/ 22, Foundation […]
As Christmas fast approaches, churches around town and the greater Rainy River District are continuing to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and the stark reality that as much as anyone may want it, there will still be no “normal” for the holiday season. Much like they did earlier in […]
Report outlines solutions to tackle the backlog in healthcare and ensure all Ontarians have access to timely and appropriate care Fort Frances – This week’s report from Ontario’s Auditor General has put the spotlight on virtual care. And while, telemedicine sites have been in place for decades in Canada, the […]
Officers from the Rainy River District Detachment have made two arrests in connection to a break and enter at McTaggarts. A 37-year-old Fort Frances man has been charged with one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime A 36-year-old Fort Frances man has been charged with: Break and Enter; […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -21 C (-6 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of -12 (10) and a low of -13 (nine). Wednesday will continue to se clouds […]
Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. For reasons […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two persons in connection to a Break and Enter at the old Robin’s Donuts building on Scott Street. On Thursday December 10, at 5:33 a.m. officers of the Rainy River District OPP received […]
Tonight will be overcast with a low of -6 C (21). Tomorrow will be overcast during the day but clear overnight with a high of minus-five (23) and a low of -13 (nine). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of -14 […]
Ice lines the streets, adding to the cold reality that winter is finally here and making way for the mounds of snow that will soon take over. Travis Rob, operations and facilities manager, said they are getting ready for the snowfall like every other year, but there is one major […]
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and with it the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre has come up with a host of fun ideas to help ring in the holiday season. The idea behind them all, according to Sam Manty, is to help everyone celebrate Christmas in a very […]
The looming cold and snowy winter will not bury the Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances’ efforts to provide their services to the community and keep Fort Frances’ streets clean. The patrol group has been active in the area since 2017. The groups run regular group patrols, and also respond […]
