Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Leave it to big-hearted individuals to step up and help make the holidays a bit brighter for those in need. Like many other people who have offered their time and effort to different charitable events over the course of this unexpected year, the Cridland families, along with the Flint […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day and a high of minus-three (27) with a low of minus-eight (18). Friday will continue to see cloudy skies and […]
There may not be a Christmas Parade, but Santa has decided to stop by for a visit anyway! Santa is making time for special, safe and socially distanced visits with our local children at a top secret location on Saturday, December 19 from 4:30pm until 8:30pm. Pre-registration is required, to […]
January first not only marks the start of a new calendar year but it is also when the local Voyageur Lions Club has their annual Polar Plunge event, where 20 or so brave souls leap into the below freezing water to raise money for charity. The event is traditionally […]
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 […]
