The future of the town’s Shelvin Wood Yard property along the waterfront is being decided and Mayor June Caul said she’s looking forward to exploring opportunities. “This is an exciting and important week for council and administration as we plan the future of the Shevlin Wood Yard,” she remarked at […]
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Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Gastroenteritis Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care. On Friday, Feb. 7, the Outbreak Management Team lifted a previously declared Respiratory and Gastroenteritis outbreaks, allowing visitations and socialization to resume. However, a new Gastroenteritis Outbreak was declared […]
Staff
A public input session to help determine the future of the Shevlin Wood Yard and Nursing Station has been rescheduled for this Wednesday (Feb. 12) 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for this Thursday (Feb. 13) but was rescheduled due to it conflicting with the Chamber Business Awards which […]
Staff
Council is scheduled to hear a presentation from the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness at tonight’s meeting, regarding their request for the town in respect to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), On behalf of the families of MMIWG in Canada, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness respectfully requests the […]
Tonight will see a chance of flurries and a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of flurries during the day with more flurries overnight and a high of minus-five (23) with a low of -10 (14). Wednesday will see a continuing chance of flurries before […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received substantial one-time funding to support capital and infrastructure improvements for the new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The $818,700 will allow for the purchase of a new mobile dental clinic and upgrades to three existing dental facilities. This funding will allow NWHU to […]
Staff
The future of the Shelvin Wood Yard and Nursing Station is currently being determined and the town is requesting public input. Through provincial and federal funding, Fort Frances recently hired consultants to assist in creating redevelopment plans for both properties. The first public consultation session regarding the Shelvin Wood Yard […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Drivers are being warned that’s its never okay to drink and drive, after OPP charged four local drivers with impaired driving in the last week. “People still aren’t getting the message,” said Provincial Constable Jim Davis of the OPP However, recent changes in legislation have given officers more power on […]
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The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is seeking donors for Project Petunia. Project Petunia is an initiative to beautify Fort Frances in the spring and summer months by hanging baskets of petunias along Kings Highway. Baskets can be purchased by individuals, businesses, or community groups and can be sponsored […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a few flurries and a low of -22 C (-8 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and cold with a high of -15 (five) and a low of -21 (six below). Saturday will see a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a chance of flurries with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will bring flurries throughout the day with a chance for more overnight and a high of minus-six (21) with a low of -23 (nine below). Friday will have a mix of […]
Sam Odrowski
The province is in the process of transforming its public health system and many of the changes will put a larger financial burden on municipalities. CEO of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) Marilyn Herbacz, spoke at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM a few weeks ago, where she […]
