Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is back with its woodworking workshop that takes place at the garage in front of the Senior Centre. These workshops operate under the guidelines of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Under the Yellow-Protect framework, the shop will be open two times a week with a […]
The pandemic seemed to be the Fort Frances Lakers’ biggest challenge this year, but with recent allegations against former head coach Bernie Lynch, the source of their troubles is even bigger. CBC broke the news on March 4 that Lynch was suspended for inappropriate texts and emails to a player, […]
It will look a little different this year, but the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) will hit the waters in 2021. The FFCBC committee began reaching out the the larger fishing community in the past few weeks to see if there was enough interest to hold some version of […]
When I think about March, ice fishing is the first thing that comes to mind. Since the early 2000’s I have spent more days on the ice through this month than doing anything else, taking advantage of the weather and the excellent fishing opportunities. Many of my biggest walleye, pike, […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS Toronto has launched its own website and hotline for booking COVID-19 vaccines as it waits for a provincial system to make its debut. The website says appointments are only available at this time to priority groups identified by the province. Those include people aged 80 or older, […]
These lovable rascals have returned to the waters around Fort Frances, as evidenced by this submitted photo of this ballet of swans taking a midday stroll down at hte Point Park. As the weather continues to warm up and more of our furry, fluffy or feathery friends return to the […]
According to a release issued by the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) on Friday, the second dose of the Moderna vaccine will be given to elder care home and long-term care home residents. As well, first doses will be administered to elder care home and long-term care home staff, essential caregivers, […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS A Toronto Catholic elementary school with 11 COVID-19 cases has been temporary shut down on the recommendation of public health officials. The Toronto Catholic District School Board says St. Francis Xavier school will be “temporarily dismissed” until further notice due to an “ongoing COVID-19 investigation.” The city’s […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 1,185 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 343 new cases in Toronto, 235 in Peel Region, and 105 in York Region. The province says that 972 cases were resolved […]
By Bill GravelandTHE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY – Alberta’s top court has ordered a third trial for a couple who said they thought their toddler son had croup and were treating him with natural remedies before he died. David and Collet Stephan were accused of not seeking medical attention sooner for […]
By Julie Pace And Emily SwansonTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance thus far and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for […]
By Victoria AhearnTHE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – Stars of “Kim’s Convenience” say they’re “heartbroken” after news the hit Canadian sitcom is set to close up shop after its fifth season. The show’s producers say the CBC series, which has earned a global following on Netflix, will come to an end […]
