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 […]
Sam Odrowski
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 […]
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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 […]
