Local News from Across the Rainy River District
About 80 people showed up to walk in honour of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The walk, which took place between the Sorting Gap Marina and the Bayview Motel, is part of the Red Ribbon Campaign created by Grand Council Treaty #3. This campaign was launched […]
On March 4, Conservative Kenora riding MP Eric Melillo held a virtual meeting to talk about the Federal COVID-19 supports for businesses. This session is part of the Northwest Business Centre’s Business Conversation series, an online conversation with business owners and entrepreneurs from across the Kenora and Rainy River District. […]
Since the pandemic started, women continue to face challenges in the work-force from childcare to inflexible work environments, according to the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. On International Women’s day, The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce are calling people to action by contacting their […]
The date has been set for vaccine clinics. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said they are happy to announce that they will begin offering regularly scheduled COVID-19 vaccine clinics across the region starting the week of March 22. Young Hoon said the first clinics […]
An injection of provincial funding could help seniors stay in their homes safely, while they wait for space in long term care. MPP Greg Rickford announced a $650,500 fund, which will go to the expansion of the Paramedicine for long-term care support program in the Rainy River District. The funds […]
Fort Frances council approved the request submitted by the Community Service Division to lease the Sorting Gap Marina to a for profit organization. Aaron Bisson, culture and recreation manager, said the Community Service Division is tasked with providing service to Fort Frances residents. This includes departments within the division such […]
The COVID-19 pandemic not only saw the businesses closures and mental health challenges; it also saw a rise in domestic violence. Due to lockdown restrictions, many victim services have had to modify how they help victims because physical locations had to close, forcing staff to work from home. According to […]
By Jack ElliottRainy River Correspondent Over the last decades Dutch Elm Disease has steadily wiped out the towering American Elms lining many streets in our towns. During the last five years the few remaining giants in Rainy River have succumbed and a responsible municipality and private property owners have undertaken […]
Raffle Tickets for the WRRD Lions Pontoon Boat Raffle are now available. This year’s raffle features a Princecraft LT 21’ Pontoon Boat with a 90 HP, 4 stroke Mercury Motor and a Karavan Trailer from Nestor Falls Marine. Retail value $46,900.00. As well, a second place prize of $1,500.00 CASH […]
I enjoy reading Kim Jo Bliss’ column in the Fort Frances Times as it brings back memories of living on a small farm with my mother and three siblings and a variety of animals. Back in the 1940’s many people lived on similar farms trying to make a living and […]
On Monday the new Abinoojii Gamig Family Centre opened in their new location on 821 McIrvine Rd. This new facility will house the Zaagi’idiwin Headstart Program, Prenatal Nutrition Program, CAP-C (Family Support) Program and Healthy Babies and the Healthy Children Program. Sheila McMahon, executive director at the United Native Friendship […]
