Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Disclaimer: this story contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know are strug- gling with suicidal thoughts you can call 988 Ann McEwen had a 30-year career with the OPP and in the last two years was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Since her diagnosis she […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is looking to add a little fear to your Halloween season with Scare in the Square movie nights. On Wednesday Oct. 11 and 18 the museum is opening up Rainy Lake Square to show Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream respectively. Museum Program […]
Fort Frances council has agreed to back a campaign with Emo, to apply pressure for a new taxation deal with railroads and power companies. Emo council reached out to Fort Frances Council, seeking a resolution of support to continue petitioning the provincial government and the Ontario Ministry of Finance to […]
Environment Canada is warning that a prolonged heat event is expected to continue today, with a maximum temperature from 27 to 29 C (81 to 84 F) and the humidex reaching 34 to 36 (93 to 97). The heat event should end tonight with cooler temperatures expected tomorrow. Extreme heat […]
The Northwestern Health Unit is advising people to con- tact their healthcare providers to receive both flu and COVID vaccinations this fall. Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations will be available from many pharmacies and health care providers and at NWHU clinics around the region beginning in October. Based on Ministry guidelines, […]
The Every Child Matters Awareness Walk being planned for tomorrow, Friday, September 29, 2023, is being forced to change some of its plans due to concerns surrounding weather that is being forecast to roll through the district. According to organizing committee member Bill Morrison, the starting point for the event […]
The Salvation Army and The Bargain Shop in Fort Frances are once again joining forces to help support families in need this holiday season. Kicking off their campaign last Thursday, September 21, 2023, the Salvation Army Fort Frances and The Bargain Shop on Downtown Scott Street will be running a […]
Lace up those walking shoes – there’s a district-wide walking challenge about to start. The Northwestern Health Unit, District of Rainy River Services Board (Formerly the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board) and the Rainy River District School Board are inviting everyone in the region to participate in an […]
An important week of activities and events in the district got off to a historic start on Monday morning as the Survivor’s Flag was raised at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. The orange Survivor’s Flag is an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors, according to the website […]
A shortage of teaching staff has required the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) to expand their efforts in growing their roster of emergency, unqualified teachers. “There is a significant shortage,” said Kevin Knutsen, RRDSB Executive officer of Employee and Labour Relations. “This isn’t something that’s new. And what we’re […]
Last week the Fort Frances United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) marked 50 years of working in the Fort Frances area and serving indigenous and non-indigenous people alike. Executive Director of UNFC Sheila McMahon says she is happy to see how things have grown over the years. “It started out as […]
NorthWest Ontario Counselling & Consulting (NWOCC), a new locally-owned virtual practice based out of Fort Frances, brings added expertise and mental health support in the community. As of the first week of October, people across northwestern Ontario are welcome to start using their online booking system. Founded by siblings and […]
