Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With so much uncertainty caused by COVID-19, Fort Frances can take comfort that Meals on Wheels is still delivering to its most vulnerable clientele. The volunteer agency has been forced to constrict its operations, but will continue to deliver to those on its roster who have no other family in […]
Hats off to many local businesses for practicing safe precautions with COVID-19. Last week Devlin’s made a sign available for all customers stating “if you are not well please DO NOT ENTER!” If you see more then a few vehicles out front, wait a few minutes to allow people their […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure everyone is aware of how police services are expected to respond to the Government of Ontario’s recent health emergency declaration related to limiting transmission of COVID-19. Although voluntary compliance is always preferred, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection […]
TORONTO – To support Ontarians through the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Ontario is providing immediate electricity rate relief for families, small businesses and farms paying time-of-use (TOU) rates. For a 45-day period, the government is working to suspend time-of-use electricity rates, holding electricity prices to the off-peak […]
The world has changed a lot in the last few weeks, and it’s creating a lot of questions. We at the Times want to connect you with the information and answers you need. In this Ask a Local Expert section, you can ask us your questions, and we will research […]
The Lowey family has been taking advantage of social distancing to get a jump start on the spring planting season at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market gardens. Above, Blaire Lowey trims seedlings, as Oliver the cat tries to help. Right, Donna, front, joins her family with seeding a new tray. -Megan […]
Submitted Pictured with one of the new dining room tables are front left, Emo & District Auxiliary President Mary Curtis, Aux member Cecile Cole, back left Riverside Foundation Director Allison Cox, Aux members Darlene Fletcher, Diane Vandenbrand and Lillian Haugh, volunteers Wendy Danylchuk and Piper Danylchuk, Aux members Karen Jackson, […]
The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating their 2019/2020 capital equipment pledges made to the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. Included in the pledges are three new dining room tables for the cafeteria valued at $1,212.05 that were enjoyed at the Annual Shamrock Tea held on March 13. These […]
On April 1, Dr. Phillip Whatley will officially hang up his stethoscope and retire, after 41 years of dedication and compassion. I recently had the privilege of spending a few hours with Dr. Whatley and his wife Karen. The great pride Dr. Whatley has taken in his work is obvious. […]
Holly McRae is hoping to inspire the next generation of girls in Fort Frances to push for their dreams and to never hold back through her journey in the world of strongman competition. The 32-year-old, who was born and raised in Fort Frances before moving to Thunder Bay at the […]
The SIJHL continues to unveil its award winners for the 2019-20 season. Yesterday the league announced that Robert DeGagne of the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named its Coach of the Year for the 2019-20 season. He earned the laurels over fellow nominees Geoff Walker of the Red Lake […]
He’s looking forward to the future after having his season end so abruptly, but Noah Loveday still is thankful for everything he has experienced. Despite the SIJHL season being cancelled early due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, Loveday was able to reap one final reward for his solid junior […]
