Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Rainy River Health Centre Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory outbreak at Rainy River Health Centre over. With this update, all visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place. We sincerely thank our residents, families, and staff for their patience and […]
Apology and Update on Playground Removal The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) extends a sincere apology to the residents of Fort Frances for the way information about the planned removal of the playground structure at our Fifth & Frenette property was first shared. This playground—originally installed through the […]
Following two days of fishing, and more technical issues than any angler wants to deal with, Mike Maxton and Dylan Ossachuk were crowned the 2025 Champions of the Emo Walleye Classic on Saturday night. Maxton and Ossachuk, Team #41 in last weekend’s Emo Walleye Classic, took home the grand prize […]
After years of having Gerber farms eggs coming from elsewhere, egg production on a greater scale has been brought back to the farm. This spring, Micha Gerber and his wife Tina accepted delivery of a new state of the art “enriched colony” chicken housing system, as well as 1,344 Babcock […]
A news release from CN Rail details plans to invest more than half a billion dollars in Ontario to strengthen supply chains across the province and the continent. “This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes projects that continue to invest in technology […]
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s took off from the Sorting Gap Marina in high spirits on Saturday, enjoying a beautiful late-May day to raise funds, awareness and support from those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The walk raised approximately $6,691 for vital programs and services […]
The annual Friends of the Fort Frances Library book sale fundraiser returned to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) on Saturday, offering bargain hunters a chance to score a well-loved book, DVD, record and more, all while supporting the Friends of the Library in their mission of raising […]
The very popular Community Garage Sale, begun last year as an initiative from the Town of Fort Frances, was held on the 52 Canadians Arena surface on Saturday. Dozens of sellers, and dozens more bargain hunters, attended the event, ensuring the second-hand market in Fort Frances is strong with those […]
Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services, and the Rainy River District Paramedic Services were set up at Canadian Tire on Saturday for Emergency Services Day, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog, a chance to check out fire trucks and ambulances, and earn some fun prizes, like a new bike. Below, Brett […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board is looking for community input on the development of its next five year plan on housing and homelessness. So, DRRSB is issuing a district wide survey, and hosting a series of “community conversations.” “The updated 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan will outline current […]
A wildfire north of Thunder Bay was declared out on Tuesday almost as quickly as it was spotted, while overall statistics show the provincial fire season has so far been much worse than last year. According to Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, the fire at Baldhead […]
Michel Koostachin is one of many who have made the trip to Queen’s Park in recent weeks. He and other northern leaders are raising red flags over Bill 5. The bill, Protecting Ontario by Enabling Economic Growth Act, would grant the Ontario government powers to exempt developers from environmental laws, municipal […]
