Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A ceremony of healing for the families, survivors and those impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis, was held on Monday morning. The ceremony was held at Seven Oaks, and was attended by 30 individuals. A circle of people surrounded the drummers, as words of […]
This week, the Ontario Ministry of Health has provided further information on its position regarding negotiations with the Ontario Association of Optometrists. In an emailed statement, the MOH says: “the OAO declined the conditions put forward by an independent third-party mediator, chosen by the OAO, that would allow us to […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the September Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Kim Humphrey of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number L-1399943. Humphrey takes home $14,495, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, September […]
At its annual meeting held September 27, the Board of Directors of Riverside Foundation for Health Care appointed Paul Brunetta to the position of Chair of the Boar. Paul has been on the Board since 2018 and has acted as Vice-Chair since 2019. Paul replaces Delaine McLeod who served as […]
A new project is underway to help generate the funding necessary to prevent an impending ecological disaster. The Steep Rock Energy Storage Project is a novel idea that aims to provide a benefit not only to electricity users in the province, but also use funding generated by selling electricity to […]
From L-R Chris Hartry, Mary Curtis, Wilma Wielin- ga with the Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary present the Riverside Foundation with a cheque for $16,077.79 for their 2020/2021 pledges for equipment for the Emo Health Centre. Included in the equipment purchased was new adjustable dining room table and chairs, overbed […]
A charity garage sale to benefit the Dance Hall renovation is being help October 9. Volunteers are needed for set-up, take-down and hauling donations. Call Joanne Hyatt at 486- 3110 to join in. The Cattlemen’s Association needs a few extra hands to get the new Sales Barn ready for the […]
Derek Turcotte of Couchiching First Nation, is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with INSTANT $100,000 JACKPOT. Derek remained in shock over his first big win as he picked up his cheque at the OLG Prize Centre. He was excited to recount the story of his win. “I like […]
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, time is running out to contribute to the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The Bargain Shop, in Fort Frances, is currently holding their annual food drive. Items can be purchased in the store to be donated to The Salvation Army, to assist in making Thanksgiving […]
Deadline for nominations is October 15, with inductees being announced in August 2022 The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is making a final call for nominations to its 2022 induction class. Co-chair of the Hall of Fame committee, Scott Fawcett, says they are looking for nominees in all three […]
Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 29 has been able to resume darts, pool and cribbage, while observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Veronica Davis, bookkeeper and office manager, said they had their first general meeting in 20 months yesterday. The last one they had was in January 2020. “I’m glad […]
The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has recently appointed its new director of services, and she’s eager to get to work within the community to promote and advocate for mental health. Pauline Hyatt has been working in the mental health and addictions field for over […]
