Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Northwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) was at La Place Rendez-Vous here on Thursday to hear feedback from local residents about how the health-care system could be improved as it works to develop an Integrated Health Services Plan for 2019-22. Just under 40 people attended the […]
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Press Release This provincial election, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss public health issues that affect our communities. The health unit has launched a campaign promoting people to “Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote.” It aims to help the public make an informed […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Square will receive its own grand-opening next week, with more events to follow throughout the summer months. The celebration for the square, completed this past fall, is planned for next Thursday (May 17). “May 17 is a big, fun, and exciting day at the Rainy […]
Press Release The public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ children’s wellness barbecue this Friday (May 11). There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, and cake from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 601 Victoria Ave. Educational and prevention information also will be available on site. Please stop by to […]
Press Release At Riverside Health Care, we are dedicated to the residents and families of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. We are committed to providing excellent quality care in a safe and healthy environment, with the well-being of our residents a continued focus and priority. On Feb. 15, the Ministry of […]
Press Release May is Celiac Awareness Month and the Canadian Celiac Association is urging people to #GoBeyondTheGut and be alert to the “atypical” (non-classical) features of celiac disease. While most people associate celiac disease with diarrhea, gas, and bloating after eating gluten, many Canadians are unaware of the atypical or […]
Press Release Green Party of Ontario candidate Ember McKillop has entered the June 7 election here in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. “We’re so happy that Ember will carry the Green banner in the upcoming election,” GPO leader Mike Schreiner announced last Wednesday. “Kenora-Rainy River deserves a hard-working and passionate champion […]
Press Release During the month of April, the Water Levels Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board directed the operators of the international dam on the Rainy River at Fort Frances-International Falls to target the lowest 10 cm (four inches) of the rule curve band on Rainy […]
Sam Odrowski There is no shortage of live music here during May with a local coffee shop hosting five different concerts, including several featuring Fort Frances debuts. From The Grind Up kicked off the first weekend of May with a Fort Frances fan favourite in Nick Sherman. Owner Ben Morelli […]
Staff The Borderland Community Orchestra will stage three concerts this month, including one at the Townshend Theatre here on May 22 at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door, with children under 12 being free. Its first concert is set for May 15 at Rainy River High School, with […]
Press Release Karen Kejick, a community leader and local advocate for women, children, and families, officially was nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Kenora-Rainy River on Sunday. “I’m running to be our MPP in Kenora-Rainy River because I want to stand up for the northwest and bring the health-care […]
Duane Hicks With the provincial election coming up on June 7, the Elections Ontario returning office for the Kenora-Rainy River riding opened its doors today. And it’s already a beehive of activity. Returning officer Ian Simpson said staff at the returning office, located at 363 Church St. (the old public […]
