Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Riverside Health Care is proud to launch “Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS,” a community-driven fundraising campaign to bring a state-of-the-art MRI to La Verendrye General Hospital and new Digital Radiography units to both La Verendrye General Hospital and the Rainy River Health Centre. “This is an exciting milestone that will help shape […]
A walk to help raise awareness and support of those who struggle with perinatal mental health is returning to Fort Frances next week. Flora’s Walk is an annual awareness and fundraiser walk that has been taking place across Canada since 2022. Named after Flora Babakhani, a mother in southern Ontario […]
Tonight will see a few showers ending near midnight then remaining cloudy with a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of 2 (36). Friday will see cloudy […]
In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, we have declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak on the West Wing in addition to the existing outbreak on the East Wing. Enhanced visitor restrictions include visitation, with only two (2) visitors or caregivers permitted to visit at a time. Visitors should only meet with […]
In addition to major road work being undertaken on Third St. West and the eastern side of Scott Street near the Memorial Sports Complex, the Town of Fort Frances is undertaking several additional projects as the weather warms. Town of Fort Frances Manager of Operations and Facilities Travis Rob says […]
Two major road rehab projects on major thoroughfares in town will complicate life for everyone looking to get around town starting in May. There are two major projects that the town has ongoing: Third Street from Central Avenue to York Ave, then work on Scott Street from Reid Avenue to […]
With less than a week to go until Election Day, there’s still time to show your support for the candidate of your choice, but be sure to follow all the rules that are in place for installing your signs. Colourful political candidate signs are a given in any election, be […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy during the day with cloudy periods remaining overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of 1 (34). Friday will be sunny and clear with a high […]
There will plenty of fun on offer for kids at this year’s Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. The Chamber is hard at work getting ready for the annual expo, scheduled to run at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre from Friday April 25, 2025 through to Sunday, April […]
In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, we have declared the end of the respiratory outbreak in the East Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. However, we are entering a Gastrointestinal Outbreak on the East Wing, which will unfortunately extend some restrictions. Enhanced visitor restrictions include visitation, with only […]
As the Easter weekend approaches, local businesses and organizations are joining forces to once more provide local families a fun holiday scavenger hunt. The Easter Egg-Stravaganza, organized by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club with assistance from numerous area businesses and organizations, is scheduled to run along Scott Street in downtown […]
Library of Trees tours taking place at Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is proud to be partnering with Rainy River District Stewardship in order to celebrate Earth Day 2025 with our community. The RRDS will be offering tours of the Library of […]
