The Ford government has been reshaping the province’s healthcare system since beating out the Liberals in June 2018. Originally, the province came out with Ontario Health Teams, which would each represent 300,000 people. However, because the district has a population of roughly 20,000, spread over a geographically large 15,000 square […]
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Riverside Health Care received special recognition this week for its commitment to providing quality, innovative health care across the Rainy River District. Accreditation Canada awarded Riverside its highest honour “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing” for the period 2019-2023. Riverside met 98.7 percent of the 2,018 standards set out by Accreditation Canada. […]
Ken Kellar
It was a night for fun and food, but those attending the Alzheimer Society’s “Forget Me Not” dinner on Saturday night also had the opportunity to learn about some of the changes that have come to Rainycrest over the past while. Rainycrest’s Director of Care Tara Morelli was the invited […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
It’s time to pick your favourite poem, prose or piece of music and practice, practice, practice. The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts has officially opened registration for the 2020 season. The Festival began in 1940, with a group of local citizens, who felt there was too much […]
Submitted by Rebecca Wood
The Rainy River Fix-it Club located next to the Firehall in the north section of the Rainy River municipal building was formed to provide shop space and tools for people to work on their own woodworking projects as well as working co-operatively on projects that benefit the group and the […]
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The Rainy River Curling Club was broken into and robbed during the overnight hours of Feb. 3 and 4. The OPP confirmed the break and enter was reported yesterday and are actively investigating the incident. The curling club’s president Melissa Jenson said those who committed the crime stole a brand […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a chance of flurries with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will bring flurries throughout the day with a chance for more overnight and a high of minus-six (21) with a low of -23 (nine below). Friday will have a mix of […]
Sam Odrowski
The province is in the process of transforming its public health system and many of the changes will put a larger financial burden on municipalities. CEO of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) Marilyn Herbacz, spoke at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM a few weeks ago, where she […]
Sam Odrowski
Fort Frances’ housing shortage continues to affect much of its population. While the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) operates or manages 500 dwelling units, it currently has 250 individuals on waitlists for housing. “We have a real lack of housing in our district, particularly for seniors that […]
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Riverside Health Care continues to monitor developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, including staying up to date on the latest guidelines and information from Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Health and our local Northwestern Public Health Unit. Our outbreak management and infection control team remain vigilant in protecting our […]
Sam Odrowski
Senior and supported housing is lacking in the district and a local social service agency is trying to fill gaps. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) recently spoke to minister of mental health and addictions, Michael Tibollo about increasing supports. “We don’t have assisted living, we don’t […]
Ken Kellar
Following a slow and snowy month of January, the people of Fort Frances teamed up with the Alzheimer Society to kick February off on a strong note. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River held their annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday night, and the […]
