Local News from Across the Rainy River District
At a time when frigid weather and cold/flu season make the thought of venturing out of doors an inconvenience for some and a danger to others, one local entrepreneur is hoping to bring the warmth of a cup of tea and a good conversation to people where they are at. […]
“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen.” Alyce Cornyn-Selby It’s that time of year—late January. We are deep in the midst of winter with the end of it quite far off, and we are at the time when most New […]
These are some stressful times – and it’s not just from what’s going on in the world. Our bodies are under constant attack, from the stress caused by viruses and pollution, to poor sleeping and eating habits. Misty River Alternatives in Emo has a few tools that can help our […]
Since 2021 Riverside Health Care has offered patients without other means of transport, the opportunity to avail of its Medically Stable Patient Transport (MSPT) service. David Black is the Director of Community Services for Riverside Health Care he says that the organization acknowledges the difficulties that some Rainy River District […]
(FORT FRANCES , ON) – Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three individuals following an investigation of a Break and Enter into a residence. On January 26, 2025, just after 01:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police […]
Tonight will be cloudy with flurries ending late this evening and a low of -13 C (9 F). Tomorrow will be sunny but see increasing cloudiness in the afternoon before becoming cloudy with flurries overnight and a high of -7 (19) with a low of -10 (14). Thursday will bring […]
Those used Scott St. this week in the evening during the extreme cold temperatures the region experienced will have been subject to flickering of the new street lights installed in December. Operations and Facilities Manager Travis Rob says that in the transition to LED lighting, the aesthetic was considered over […]
In a Facebook post Monday the Town of Fort Frances announced that it is partnering with the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) to offer electronics recycling in Fort Frances. Manager of operations and facilities for the Town of Fort Frances Travis Rob says the partnership was an idea that came […]
The Town of Fort Frances is currently looking into the feasibility of accepting international waste from Koochiching County into its aging landfill site. During last Monday night’s meeting of town council, discussion turned to an administrative report from the town’s operations and facilities division which suggested Fort Frances begin looking […]
The Town of Fort Frances has given the final stamp of approval to two documents that will guide it through the next quarter-century or beyond. At last Monday’s meeting of Town Council, approval was given to the final draft of the Town of Fort Frances Official Plan and Zoning By-law […]
According to Lonna Oster, Speech-Language Pathologist of the Rainy River District School Board, augmentative-alternative-communication devices are becoming more commonplace in local education settings to address a rise in students who have “challenges communicating.” Oster said these augmentative-alternative-communication devices support minimally verbal or non-verbal students’ comprehension in learning the meaning of […]
Tonight will be cloudy with snow and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight and a high of 1 (34) with a low of -23 (-9). Saturday will bring […]
