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 […]
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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 […]
Press Release The executive for the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 1 in the upstairs meeting room at the hospital. Joy Lockman is gearing up for the annual “Strawberry Social,” which will take place on Thursday, June 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the […]
Press Release To kick off the fishing season, and let tourists know how much they mean to us and our local economy, the Town of Fort Frances will be holding a “Welcome Rally” at the border for American anglers crossing the border next Friday (May 18) at 11 a.m. All […]
Staff The public is urged to get #GetLoud about mental health this week. It’s “Mental Health Week” (May 7-13) and the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is holding several free events to mark the occasion. “Hearing voices that are distressing,” a free three-hour interactive workshop, was […]
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 (4 in) of the Rule Curve band on Rainy […]
