Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -7 C (19 F). Tomorrow will see a continued chance of flurries during the day and remain cloudy overnight with a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-nine (16). Thursday will bring a mix of […]
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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 and social activities at Rainycrest have been cancelled until further notice. All visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers and are asked to restrict their visits […]
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All students in the Rainy River District will be impacted by strikes this week. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) and Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario will be undertaking one-day strike actions in response to stalled negotiations with the provincial government. OSSTF and […]
Tonight will bring a few clouds with a low of -14 C (7 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day with a chance of flurries overnight bringing a high of minus-five (23) and a low of minus-eight (18). Wednesday will see a continued chance […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -26 C (-15 F). Tomorrow will see snow beginning late in the morning with periods of snow continuing through the night bringing a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of -12 (10). Saturday will see periods of snow throughout the […]
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The Indian Day School Settlement Claims Process is now open for survivors who suffered harms while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools. Survivors can now take the next step in their journey by submitting a claim for compensation. The Approved Settlement provides direct compensation for eligible Survivors, […]
A report from the International Falls, Rainy Lake and Ranier Convention and Visitors Bureau says Walleye and crappie are being pulled from Sand Bay this the morning and evening hours. Jigging or bobber fishing with live bait will work, just stay a foot or so off the bottom in 25 […]
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Beekeepers throughout the province are getting a sweet deal from the government for their honey producing businesses. The governments of Canada and Ontario are supporting projects that will strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector. Since September of last year, the federal and provincial governments have […]
Staff
One third of the victims from the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 that was shot down by Iran were Canadian and Coun. Douglas Judson provided his condolences during council’s meeting on Monday. He recognized the families and communities that the approximately 60 Canadian victims have left behind. “I realize how […]
Submitted by Barb Everett
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Jan. 8, 2020 with 26 members in attendance. The meeting was brought to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Josie Miller and the minutes of the Dec. 11, 2019 general meeting and the Jan. 6, 2020 executive meeting were read […]
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The snow and cold are here to stay – meteorologists are predicting a classic Canadian winter season with chilly conditions hanging on through April. When heading out into the cold, whether it’s commuting to work or school, or embracing winter sports, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Before an […]
Ken Kellar
There was some good news for seniors across the Rainy River District last week as the provincial government unveiled some sizeable funding announcements aimed at their health and leisure. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford stopped in at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Friday morning to share some of the […]
