Fort Frances’ housing shortage continues to affect much of its population. While the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) operates or manages 500 dwelling units, it currently has 250 individuals on waitlists for housing. “We have a real lack of housing in our district, particularly for seniors that […]
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Riverside Health Care continues to monitor developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, including staying up to date on the latest guidelines and information from Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Health and our local Northwestern Public Health Unit. Our outbreak management and infection control team remain vigilant in protecting our […]
Sam Odrowski
Senior and supported housing is lacking in the district and a local social service agency is trying to fill gaps. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) recently spoke to minister of mental health and addictions, Michael Tibollo about increasing supports. “We don’t have assisted living, we don’t […]
Ken Kellar
Following a slow and snowy month of January, the people of Fort Frances teamed up with the Alzheimer Society to kick February off on a strong note. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River held their annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday night, and the […]
Sam Odrowski
A strategy to bring childcare closer to schools is being implemented throughout the district, with many centres already built at local education facilities. While childcare additions have been built into Robert Moore and St. Mary’s schools, district residents have been inquiring about the additions to schools in Atikokan and Rainy […]
Staff
The Apostolic Way Church is providing temporary relief to those without a warm place to rest their head through long winter nights. But the Rainy River District Social Service Administrative Board (DSSAB)–who funds the church’s warming centre with the Homelessness Committee-is wanting to do more to address homelessness in the […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -19 C (-2 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny in the day with a chance of flurries overnight and a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -11 (12). Thursday will see a chance of flurries during the day […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -20 C (-4 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny and clear overnight with a high of -12 (10) and a low of -22 (eight below). Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud and a chance of flurries overnight […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Paramedics are in critically short supply in Northwestern Ontario. But one local school is hoping to fill the gap. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) in introducing a diploma program for Paramedics, with its first cohort beginning the fall of 2020. By developing home-grown paramedics, they’re hoping these grads will live […]
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The Northwestern Ontario’s Board of Health has chosen a new chair. Doug Lawrence, who is in his second term as Mayor of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, takes over from former Fort Frances Councillor Paul Ryan who has been in the Chair position since 2016. Lawrance is also a Director […]
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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. The Respiratory Outbreak which was declared on Jan. 20, is also still in effect. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities are cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted […]
Staff
The town is revamping the application process for the annual Citizen of the Year award. The biggest change to the program is nominations are now being accepted starting Jan. 1 instead of in autumn. “If you think of someone you feel is deserving of this award, you no longer have […]
