The NWHU is sending this media release to bring residents up-to-date with the situation locally, and with new provincial recommendations.Currently in our area, there have not been any positive cases of COVID-19. NWHU is following up on all tests that have been done in the area, and will provide an […]
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Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities are cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to immediate family members and caregivers only. Riverside is once again urging people to […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit have identified Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as the main viral organism of the current Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care declared on March 4, 2020. Riverside warns the public that RSV is the most common cause of viral […]
Tonight will be cloudy with flurries and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day before clearing overnight with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -21 (six below). Saturday will bring a mix of sun […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of drizzle and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight and a high of one (34) with a low of -11 (12). Friday will be cloudy with a chance […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
The Town of Fort Frances has money to spend. But now the debate begins on how best to spend it.Through the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), the Town has collected $123,000 over the past year, according to Doug Brown, Fort Frances CAO. That can be leaveraged with different levels of government, […]
Ken Kellar
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River has teamed up with a local organizaiton to provide a novel item for persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Alzheimer society client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor and Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO Joan MacLean marked the official launch of four tactile […]
Ken Kellar
Two district organizations have teamed up to provide better care to those in need. At a press conference on Thursday morning, the Rainy River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Fort Frances Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) signed a memorandum of understanding to officially […]
Editor
Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
The biggest pyjama party of the year is just around the corner, and time is running out on early bird pricing. The Pjs and Pearls Gala Early bird pricing is $60, but only until March 15. The ticket includes dinner, entertainment, party games and a chance to win a weekend […]
Ken Kellar
If you have an idea for what to do with the Shevlin woodyard, now is the time to have your voice heard. From now until Wednesday, March 18, members of the public can take the online survey from the Town of Fort Frances and consultants HTFC Planning & Design in […]
Staff
Members of the Rainy River First Nations gathered on Monday for a peaceful protest in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and their hereditary chiefs, and to voice their own discontent over the relationship between First nations and industry. According to RRFN Chief Rob McGinnis, the walk was inspired by protests […]
Staff
Following an increased strain to the town’s budget, the future of Sunny Cove Camp is in murky waters. At last night’s council meeting, Fort Frances Mayor June Caul announced that the town has decided to step away from owning and operating the camp beginning in 2021. “The Town of Fort […]
