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 […]
Local News
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
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 […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The first dose of COVID-19 Moderna vaccines have been administered to Riverside’s long-term care residents in the west end of the Rainy River district. Margaret Melanson, a 95-year-old resident was the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Emo Health Centre, and 98-year-old, Leslie Ivall, was the first resident to […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Set your alarm. Go to bed. Wake up. Shower. Drink your coffee. Get dressed. Go to work. Go to work. Go to work. Every day, for five days, at least. This scheduled rhythmic life is known to everyone who has a full-time job. The loop of often stressful fast-paced […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
“Have you ever seen a movie where the skier is skiing down the hill in front of the avalanche trying to get away? That’s kind of how I see COVID-19 arriving to Fort Frances: It is finally here. As a nurse I am still trying to work my way […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While an ongoing pandemic might prevent creative performances on a live stage, there’s no keeping local artists down as they continue to make the best of a tough situation. One more young musician who is making waves during lockdown is Hannah Anderson, a Grade 11 student at Fort Frances […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Residents of long-term care homes and elder care facilities in First Nation communities are set to be receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the beginning of February. Residents at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home who have completed consent forms will begin to receive vaccines on Jan. 27, and residents at Emo […]
Staff
Rainy River District School Board has received notification of a positive COVID-19 exposure of a student at Fort Frances High School. All close contacts of the case are being called and given instructions by Northwestern Health Unit. We are working with NWHU to make sure all potential risks are minimized, […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Erin Crescent lots put on sale by the Town of Fort Frances last December will increase the residential tax base. This is expected to benefit Fort Frances residents after the demolition of the mill. The town purchased the lots from the previous developer in 2008. The Fort Frances council […]
Press Release
Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce that commencing this week we will be administering the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care (LTC) residents in our facilities. As part of Phase One of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine implementation plan Riverside’s LTC residents at Rainycrest who have completed […]
Press Release
A COVID-19 outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home has been declared over by the Northwestern Health Unit. The outbreak at the home was initially declared on January 2, 2021. A total of three residents and one staff member tested positive in the home during the outbreak period. As a […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After 42 years of business, Brad Hogan passed the keys to Fort Floral to Mona Beckmann, chief operating officer of Things Engraved, the stores new owner. Fort Floral will remain a flower shop but will also include a Things Engraved. Most people are familiar with Things Engraved where you can […]
