Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Alberta government declared a state of emergency last week after wildfires led to tens of thousands of people evacuating their homes. As of publication, Alberta’s wildfire status dashboard says there are 92 active fires, with 27 of them deemed “out of control.” In the past five years combined, Alberta […]
An invasive species is moving our way and has already reached Marathon. Eric Clelend is the director of the Invasive Species Program at the Ontario Region Nature Conservancy of Canada. He did a presentation at the NOMA conference held in Thunder Bay in April on invasive phragmites (European Common Reed), […]
2023 Pride Guide includes 12 special events for Pride Month Borderland Pride is proud to unveil its 2023 Pride festival, Pride Awakens. The 2023 Pride Guide features 12 special events and initiatives throughout the month of June, covering educational, artistic, social inclusion, community-building, and advocacy themes. The big day in […]
Smoke from forest fires in western Canada may affect some communities in northwestern Ontario in the upcoming days. Breathing in the smoky air can be harmful to health and may cause coughing, throat irritation, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises people to limit their exposure to the […]
This year’s theme of “Diversity in Paramedicine- The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” is not intended to be reflected on only 2023. Its longer-term purpose is to start conversation that matters and awareness moving forward about diversity indefinitely; more specifically in the health system and paramedicine environment. The topic of […]
Students at Donald Young School in Emo put on a production of Dr. Seuss’s classic story The Lorax on Friday, May 12, 2023. Students from grades two through five took part in the show, either as part of the cast or by lending their time to helping with props, sets […]
Before even starting, you need to be prepared. Get your cleaning products ready, make a plan of where to start and end, and create a detailed list. Set concrete goals. Don’t simply write “kitchen” on your to-do list. That could be understood as grabbing a snack and leaving. List distinct […]
Maybe all this “home improvement” jazz is just a little too much for you. Well, if you’re like me and don’t always want to do the bigger projects, here’s a few small tips you can do to touch up the home. Re-paint Get as creative as you do or don’t […]
Divide perennials Perennial flowers appear at the same time every year, but after a few years of popping back up every spring, these plants may start to get smaller and weaker. This could mean it’s time to “divide” them to improve their performance. According to the University of Minnesota (UMN), […]
Container gardening is very versatile and rewarding. You can purchase containers in many materials or you may have something around the house that could be an interesting planter. You are only limited by your imagination. Make sure your container has a few holes in the bottom to ensure good drainage. […]
There could be a new national hockey tournament for Indigenous players starting as early as next year. That’s because Stephane Friday and his partner Abigail Linklater, the co-founders of the popular Hockey Indigenous website, are exploring the opportunity of a national tourney for Indigenous players ages 18 to 20. There […]
