Toronto, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) understands the need for a plan and process for continuous learning for students in Ontario’s public education system during the temporary situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ongoing well-being and success of students and that of our public education […]
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Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of showers turning to periods of rain or snow overnight with a high of nine (48) and a low of zero (32). Thursday will see periods of rain or snow throughout […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -7 C (19 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 10 (50) and a low of minus-one (30). Wednesday will bring a chance of flurries or rain showers throughout the day and overnight with a high […]
Ken Kellar
A lot of people’s daily routines may have been shut down or otherwise disrupted, but fans of storytime at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre can still take part in the fun. Beginning last week and continuing on into the future, the library’s Miss Sam Manty has been filming and […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 10 (50) with a low of minus-six (21). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high of seven (45) and a low of […]
Ken Kellar
The Rainy Rive Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is offering help to businesses in the area who will be hit by COVID-19. Announced last week, the RRFDC is offering COVID-19 Emergency Financing to businesses in the Rainy River District in order to help them bear the brunt of the economic impact […]
“Q: “”Every town is in a state of emergency. What does that even mean?” A: “Each Municipality’s emergency management plan will define what an emergency is. Our Plan states that any situation or impending situation caused by the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise constitutes a […]
Ken Kellar
With more and more of the district -and the world- shut down due to the spread of COVID-19, one motivated local teen has taken steps to ensure help is available for the people who need it. Ray Calder is the 16-year old high school student behind the Rainy River District […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
With so much uncertainty caused by COVID-19, Fort Frances can take comfort that Meals on Wheels is still delivering to its most vulnerable clientele. The volunteer agency has been forced to constrict its operations, but will continue to deliver to those on its roster who have no other family in […]
Tonight will see periods of rain or snow with a low of -3 C (27 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-nine (16). Thursday will bring a mix of […]
