Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 2 C (36 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight and a high of 15 (59) with a low of four (39). Wednesday will see a mix of […]
Local News
Press Release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Outbreak over at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, effective April 24, 2020. The public is reminded that Pandemic Infection Control Practices and Restricted Visitor Access is still in effect. Riverside has technology […]
Staff
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on day-to-day operations in the Town of Fort Frances. At tonight’s town council meeting, council will be receiving a report from Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob that will recommend an operational plan for several town departments through to July 1. The […]
Press Release
TORONTO — Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19. The extension was based on expert advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and health […]
Streaming services make great movie nights at home. Disney+ – Onward – PGThe latest from Disney and Pixar, Onward follows teenage elf brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) who embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their […]
Ken Kellar
With the town of Fort Frances continuing to be under emergency measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor June Caul and Town of Fort Frances CAO took a moment during last Monday’s council meeting to explain just what that means. Prompted by a question from Councillor Doug Judson, who […]
Staff
It’s safe to go outside. But keep your distance. That’s the message from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill. As the weather warms up, and kids have energy to spare, the great outdoors can be a safe and healthy place to be, as long as social distancing guidelines […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be sunny with a chance of rain showers or flurries overnight and a high of 15 (59) with a low of zero (32). Saturday will bring a mix of sun […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of rain showers or flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of zero (32). Friday will see continued chances […]
Jamie Mountain
With all of the precautions set in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some grocery stores in the Rainy River District are helping to alleviate some of the stresses of social distancing by offering delivery and curbside pick-up services. In Fort Frances, Einar’s Foods currently offers both delivery and curbside […]
Press Release
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Riverside Health Care and the Riverside Foundation for Health Care have been overwhelmed by messages of thanks and support from our community. Together we wish to thank the many individuals, businesses and organizations who have come forward to offer their help and support […]
Editor
Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
With Ontario’s top doctors announcing that the province’s curve has crested, speculation has begun about whether restrictions can ease, and what that may look like. But local officials feel caution is still the best path. Now is not the time to become complacent, according to Marcus Powlowski, MP for Thunder […]
