Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is celebrating the work being done in connection with industry stakeholders and municipalities to help support agricultural producers in the province. In the OFA’s weekly Viewpoint newsletter released on September 5, 2023, OFA Vice President Crispin Colvin recounted his attendance at the 2023 Association […]
As the afterglow of the Fair begins to dissipate and the rides are dismantled, the smell of candy apples and horse manure begins to fade, all that we are left with of the 2023 Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair is the memories made, and this year the Annual […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the August 50/50 jackpot Dave Byrnes of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number FF-8083700. Byrnes is the lucky recipient of $10,368 with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, August […]
Last week we wrote that family of the late Hermina Fletcher was suing both Lindsey Coyle and Riverside Health Care (Riverside). After the article was published we were informed that the family filed to remove Riverside from the suit on May 18, 2023; they will be pursuing a civil suit […]
The McInnis Creek Chapel presented Riverside Foundation for Health Care with a $2,000 donation towards the Rainy River Ultrasound campaign. Pictured left to right are Carol Jensson, Rebecca Wood, Pat Acree, George Acree, Allison Cox, Bev Langner, Nancy Schaak and Bill Langner. The fundraiser is being matched dollar for dollar […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 6 C (43 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 18 (64) and a low of 6 (43). Friday will be sunny and clear with a high of 24 (75) and a […]
From left Sandra Weir, Sandra Tibbs, Travis Rob and Becky Andrusco, all members of the Make A Big Splash Spray Park Committee and Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion president Jane Hayes get splashed by the big bucket at the new splash pad in Legion Park last Thursday. The spray park […]
A FedNor investment worth more than $1.8 million will be used to connect private investors with entrepreneurs looking to expand and modernize their companies in Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario Angels, a non-profit organization that has successfully orchestrated the investment of more than $250 million between angel investors and entrepreneurs since […]
With Small Business Week on the October horizon, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is aiming to collect information from small businesses across Canada through an online survey. The Canadian Chamber is seeking advice and lessons learned from new and existing business owners during their entrepreneurial journey. Charla Robinson, president of […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared the respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home over, as of Friday. Restrictions are no longer in effect for residents and visitors at the home. Riverside continues to have our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
The City of Markham has secured the opportunity to host the 2024 Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament, cultural festival, and gala celebration. This annual tournament, held during the March break, brings together approximately 3,500 young male and female players from First Nations communities in Ontario, accompanied by their families, […]
Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry is urging the province to keep its foot on the gas when it comes to the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon. “We’re hoping to see a reduction in the number of accidents or head-on collisions,” Landry said Thursday. “I continue to […]
