Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On August 31, 2023, the Town of Fort Frances released a bid and tender seeking a reputable general construction contractor to complete natatorium rehabilitation at the Memorial Sports Centre. Structural repairs to the natatorium superstructure, HVAC improvements, localized pool wall crack injection and repair, installation of polyurea pool liner, miscellaneous […]
“Coffee and Conversation” is how the LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off its new year. This is a new twist on the usual luncheon that has been held to welcome members back. The Auxiliary thought that a more casual event would have greater appeal. All returning members along with anyone […]
After four years of research Marjorie Stintzi’s dream has come to fruition in the form of an exhibit which fills the downstairs gallery at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. The exhibit –entitled Forget Me Not: Remembering our Fallen in the Rainy River District– features the names of 301 […]
Best for Kitty is building insulated wooden shelters to house cats they can’t keep inside anymore. Joan Foley of Best for Kitty said they had vetted a handful of cats, but since no fosters or adoptive homes stepped up, they had to release some. But knowing a cold winter is […]
Saturday, October 21 at La Place Rendez Vous is going to be a totally tubular time! The Riverside Foundation is bringing you back to a time of microwave dinners, cassette tapes and big hair in support of local health care with this year’s gala. “Back to the 80s” presented by […]
Tom Allen, 29, says the journey to recovering from drug addictions is an uphill battle. Since being two weeks sober and hopeful for his future, and wanting to speak up for others struggling with addictions, he says that recovery is possible. “There’s just so much going on. It’s so, so […]
Last week we wrote that family of the late Hermina Fletcher was suing both Lindsey Coyle and Riverside Health Care (Riverside). After the article was published we were informed that the family filed to remove Riverside from the suit on May 18, 2023; they will be pursuing a civil suit […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 6 C (43 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 18 (64) and a low of 6 (43). Friday will be sunny and clear with a high of 24 (75) and a […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared the respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home over, as of Friday. Restrictions are no longer in effect for residents and visitors at the home. Riverside continues to have our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of 16 (61) and a low of 10 (50). Thursday will bring […]
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking nominations for the citizen of the year and junior citizen of the year awards. Presented to outstanding members of the community, the awards are to recognize those who have contributed selflessly for the sake of making their town a better place. “It’s just […]
“Coffee and Conversation” is how the LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off its new year. This is a new twist on the usual luncheon that has been held to welcome members back. The Auxiliary thought that a more casual event would have greater appeal. All returning members along with anyone […]
