Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The logistics of a border re-opening was the topic of discussion during an industry feedback call on December 15. The Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO)call was hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). The discussion centred around four main topics: ensuring travellers reach their destination after crossing […]
Northwestern Health Unit received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Rainy River region early Tuesday afternoon. Our caseload is now at 15 confirmed and one suspected case since December 14. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow and a low of -11 C (12 F) Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and a high of minus-eight (18) with a low of -13 (nine). Thursday will be cloudy with a high of minus-seven (19) and […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -24 C (-11 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness during the day and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of minus-nine (16) and a low of -16 (three). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods […]
Over the past two weeks, more than a dozen cases of COVID-19 have been identified across the Rainy River District, prompting Riverside healthcare to tighten restrictions and ramp up testing and sanitation protocols. Starting on December 21, Riverside Healthcare tested all residents and staff of our long term care facilities […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) confirms the first COVID-19 death in our catchment area – an elderly individual who had comorbidities. Out of respect for the family of the deceased, no further information will be provided about the individual at this time. “On behalf of all of us at NWHU I […]
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 […]
NEW PROTOCOL: LOCAL STUDENTS TO DO REMOTE LEARNING FROM JAN. 4-8, WITH IN-PERSON RESUMING JAN 11. CURBSIDE RETAIL PERMITTED RESTAURANT TAKE-OUT AND DELIVERY PERMITTED CAPACITY IN BIG BOX RETAIL, PHARMACY AND GROCERY STORES LIMITED As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of -6 C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with snow during the day and a high of minus-two (28) and a low of -19 (two below). Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming cloudy with […]
In last week’s edition of the Times, we incorrectly listed the Redrum Motorcycle Club Treaty 3 as a participant in the Stuff-A-Cruiser event. In fact, members of the Nite Hawk Band were taking part in the charitable event. The Times apologizes for any confusion this caused.
Citizens of the town of Fort Frances will have another chance to weigh in on the Colonization Road debate next year. Following the introduction of a motion by Councillor Doug Judson at November 23, the town sent the issue to committee in order to further decide what path, if any, […]
At the tail end of a very tumultuous year, Fort Frances Mayor June Caul cast a look back at the ups and downs in town before council adjourned for the last time in 2020. In her address to council and the public during Monday night’s town council meeting, Caul […]
