Media Releases
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HOPE Transitional House Officially Open
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/02/10 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is proud to announce the official launch of the HOPE Transitional House, a crucial step forward…
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DRRSB Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/29 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is proud to announce the launch of its new Five-Year Strategic Plan, Compassion. Collaboration. Innovation. A…
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DRRSB Reaffirms Commitment to Addressing Community Needs
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/28 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) extends its congratulations to the successful recipients of the recently announced HART (Homelessness and Addiction Recovery…
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Delegations Brought Forward at ROMA
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/28 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) was represented at the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto from January 19…
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DRRSB Approves 2025 Budget
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/20 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) approved the 2025 Annual Budget of ~$34 million at the regular board meeting held Thursday, January…
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Chair and Vice Chair Re-elected
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/20 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is pleased to announce the re-election of Debbie Ewald as Chair and Andrew Hallikas as Vice…
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New report highlights staggering growth in homelessness across Northern Ontario
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 9, 2025 Report reveals 204 per cent surge in homelessness since 2016 in the North, calls for urgent$11-billion investment to achieve functional zero chronic homelessness…
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November 2024 Enumeration to Provide Insight into Homelessness in Atikokan
Atikokan, Ontario – 2024/11/06 – On November 20, 2024, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB), in collaboration with local service providers, will conduct a comprehensive Point-in-Time Count to…
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DRRSB Advances Approach Amid Paramedic Shortage
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2024/10/21 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is continuing to respond to the ongoing paramedic shortage that impacts emergency services across the district.…
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Event Being Held to Promote Careers as ECEs
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2024/10/16 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) and Confederation College Rainy River District Campus are hosting a special event on Thursday, October 24,…