Local News from Across the Rainy River District
History has a way of creeping into our everyday lives, whether it is through the street names that we pass by every day or the parks that we grew up playing in. For author James Fontana, it was the name of a hospital that peaked his interest. While growing up, […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -9 C (16 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of minus-seven (19). Thursday will be cloudy with a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-seven (19). In the extended forecast Friday […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be overcast during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-four (25). Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with […]
On January 2, the Northwestern Health Unit declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Rainycrest Long Term Care Home as a result of one (1) resident testing positive. To further enhance our team’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, additional precautions are being taken. While the Home is already […]
Due to the Provincewide Shutdown ordered by the Government of Ontario, the Town of Fort Frances closed its facilities to the public as of December 26, 2020. The facilities will be closed until further notice, and once the Province lifts the orders, the Town of Fort Frances will begin to […]
For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. The Polar Bear Plunge has gone virtual this year! Raise pledges, and film yourself in the cold, with snow swimming, an ice bucket challenge, or other cold, wet activity, and submit your video before January 15! Funds raised […]
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will be giving way to a newly created Economic Development Executive Committee, to put economic development centre stage, and give Council more direct access to the Town’s economic future, according to a release issued on Monday. “With the ongoing global pandemic, and the demolition of […]
The winning ticket has been drawn for the second monthly Riverside Foundation 50/50 draw. The winning ticket number is C-7363469. The winner will be contacted via the phone number provided at time of purchase. Once contacted, the ticket will have to be validated to ensure the rules of play are […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -12 (10). Friday will continue to see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has new freezers in place to store the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, but is unsure when it could arrive in the region, and in what quantity. The vaccine was approved on Dec. 23 and Ontario is expecting its first shipment by today. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly before 3:00 pm on December 20, 2020 members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called upon to investigate a complaint of an aggressive driver. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in question and stopped the vehicle to conduct […]
With colder weather upon us, we can expect to soon receive extreme cold warnings from Environment Canada. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) would like to remind people to take extra caution when spending time outdoors, especially during extreme cold events. This winter will be different from past winters due to additional […]
