Even in the face of adversities, the Drive-In movie nights soldier on. In an email to the Times, Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director Heather Johnson explained that due to recent changes in provincial guidelines regarding COVID-19 gathering restrictions, and recommendations from the Northwestern Health Unit, the show and […]
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Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced an investment of $81,230 in Thunder Bay-Rainy River last week. These funds will be dedicated to support projects organized and delivered by community groups to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reports three new symptomatic COVID-19 cases in the past week – two in Sioux Lookout and one in the Dryden Red Lake area. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said these cases include cases on First Nation communities, as well as […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) sent Education Minister Stephen Lecce a letter requesting more funding to secure the enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE) and to support other modifications to remote learning costs. Raymond Roy, chair of the RRDSB, wrote in the letter that the five month additional operating […]
Ken Kellar
Residents in Fort Frances now have a brand new option available to them to make dinner easier at the end of a long day. DashDelivers is a third-party delivery app that has recently expanded into Fort Frances, giving people in town another was to access local restaurants. Started in Brandon, […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A local woman from Fort Frances made the Tim Hortons Hero Cup – a cup that recognizes essential workers who rose up to the occasion when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Every week, Tim Hortons prints over 150 names of essential workers nominated by their family, friends or community members. […]
Ken Kellar
Alzheimer doesn’t take time off during a global pandemic, and neither does the Alzheimer Society.Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor shared that the society will be offering one of its learning series to people who are beginning to experience the first stages of Alzheimers and […]
Ken Kellar
Despite a strange and unusual year, there are still plans to recognize an important month here in the Rainy River District. September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, and the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts is inviting people to take part in raising awareness and challenging the stigmas surrounding dementia. They […]
Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of three (37). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is nearing the end of building a storage garage on Butler Ave. located beside the ambulance base. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at RRDSSAB, said this garage will house the disaster trailer that is currently stored in the ambulance base. The […]
Tonight will be clear and cold with a low of 0 C (32 F) and frost. Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud before clearing overnight with a high of 10 (50) and a low of minus-two (28). Friday will be sunny and clear with a high of […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) presented Fort Frances council members the economic development activity report from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020.An invoice of $32,679.80 in services to Fort Frances was approved by council following the presentation. Tannis Drysdale, consultant at RRFDC, said during the presentation that […]
