Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Lawnmowers, chainsaws, weedwackers, brushcutters and many other power tools expose human ears to loud noise that could cause damage in the long term. This exposure contributes to ear and hearing damage if done regularly without hearing protection, according to Jackie McCormick, audiologist at the Fort Frances Enhanced Hearing Centre. McCormick […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the June Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Janet Johnston of Thunder Bay, ON with the winning ticket number I-5933003. Johnston takes home $21,592, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Wednesday, June […]
A half-dozen local gardens were on full display this Saturday as part of the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum’s second annual Garden Tour. The self-guided garden tour was a fundraiser to help support programming at the museum. Participants were given a map to the different gardens and toured through […]
Sun, food and family fun were in abundance at the Rainy River Canada Day celebrations on July 1. Left, the paint station was a popular spot for local kids, as they encouraged each other with their creations. Below, Natasha Seguin and Jett wait for their order at the canteen. Bottom […]
Friends, family and caregivers can enjoy wider access to loved ones in long-term care homes across the District In keeping with the provinces Roadmap to Reopening, Riverside is pleased to announce the further easing of restrictions for those visiting our long-term care homes. These changes will take effect today, Wednesday, […]
The organizers of the first Can-Am International Lake Jam couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday for a tribute concert, even as the temperature soared. The event, held in honour of International Falls musician Todd Summer, is being heralded as a success as dozens of musicians crossed the stage set […]
If you’re a senior looking for an excuse to get moving, Friday mornings might be exactly what you’re looking for. Currently dancing their cares away in the parking lot at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, a group of seniors have been learning and practicing line dancing with instructor […]
One-time local resident, Brad McRae, squared off at the Canadian Open Skeet Championships at the Hamilton Gun Club last week-end. In the process of this multi-gauge competition (12, 20, 28 and .410), he won the 12 gauge, shot 98/100 in 20 gauge, 96/100 in the smaller 28 gauge and a […]
When we are asked as children what we want to be when we grow up, doctor is one of the most common answers. However, when they find out it is not an easy path many opt for different careers. But for Danielle Mitchell, family doctor in Fort Frances, the path […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to be aware of fraudulent emails and request for funds in the form of gift cards, money orders or cryptocurrency. Scammers are increasingly using email, phone calls and other online social […]
Beyond its charming downtown, the Point, Parkway, and adventures in lake-land, the Fort shines with endearing attributes. Officials opening the Causeway announced “the world’s longest pre-stressed concrete bridge” – because once you see it, you’re pre-stressed. Traffic would go smoother with a stopping lane on top. It’s just that I […]
OTTAWA – Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. “It is only by building bridges, bringing between people in the North and South, just like in the East and West, […]
