Tonight will see a few clouds but clearing before tomorrow with a low of 3 C (37 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 20 (68) and a low of six (43). Friday will be sunny in the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high […]
Local News
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There are talks of amalgamating the Rainy River District Shelter of Hope with Riverside Health Care after the shelter turned to them for ‘operational assistance’ in absence of an executive director. The amalgamation request was made to the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). The MCCSS is […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Riverside Foundation for Health Care pledged $80,000 to cover the purchase and installation costs of the new air conditioning unit at the Emo Long-Term Care facility. Included in the $80,000 are $40,000 donated by the Emo and District Auxiliary. Allison Cox, director at Riverside Foundation for Health Care, said […]
Ken Kellar If you’ve been holding onto your old batteries and almost empty paint cans, this weekend will be your opportunity to dispose of them in a safe way. The Town of Fort Frances will be holding its annual Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste day this Saturday, September 12 from […]
Press Release
In light of a recent updated directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Riverside announces that long-term care residents can once again resume short-stays and temporary absences. Effective immediately, Riverside long-term care residents can spend time away from their homes for day trips or overnight absences. “We appreciate the […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new yoga-based centre called Tru North Yoga Cooperative is opening on 306 Scott St., beside Fort Floral. The new centre is owned by Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis, Brian Cousineau and Tracey Cunningham-Coran. There is only one class offered by O’Sullivan-Drombolis on Thursday. The rest of the classes will resume after Labour […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Memorial Sports Centre has opened registration for a Bounce and Burn class. Registration for the class began on Monday and will continue until classes fill up. The class is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the capacity of 12 individuals per class. Although registration happens through the sports […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Riverside Health Care said they are pleased to announce the resumption of long-term care services at Emo Health Centre. Emo long-term care residents along with their staff had been temporarily relocated to the Rainycrest long-term care following an air-conditioning system failure at the facility. The moving of residents, their supplies […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There is no doubt COVID-19 took its toll on how businesses operate. Some businesses had to lay off a substantial amount of their staff members and others were able to make ends meet with help of the wage subsidy. Although each business had its own unique challenge, many share one […]
By Ken Kellar
Like many other health organizations in the district, the Fort Frances Dental Centre and Emo Dental Clinic are doing whatever it takes to ensure the safety of their patients and staff. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeing a need to address the health and safety concerns surrounding […]
By Megan Walchuk
Parents have an important role to play in easing the school transition for their kids, and preparing them for COVID regulations, according to Monica Armour, of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Giving them independence with some basic self-care will help limit the need for close contact with staff, and […]
Tonight will see a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud in the day before becoming cloudy with periods of rain overnight with a high of 19 (66) and a low […]
