Local News from Across the Rainy River District
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The justices, by a 7-2 vote, left the entire law intact Thursday in ruling that Texas, other Republican-led states and two individuals had no right to […]
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) – Rwandan prosecutors on Thursday requested a life sentence for the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” as he faces terrorism charges, while his family asserts that he faces mistreatment and an unfair trial. Paul Rusesabagina, once praised for saving hundreds of ethnic Tutsis from Rwanda’s […]
COPENHAGEN (AP) – Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday. The 29-year-old Eriksen is recovering in a Copenhagen hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s game against Finland at the European Championship. The Danish federation said doctors […]
LAS VEGAS – Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey Price made 29 saves Wednesday in a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights that gave new life to Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes. The win lets the Habs go back to Montreal for Game 3 Friday with their best-of-seven semifinal battle tied at […]
Can you mix and match two-dose COVID-19 vaccines? It’s likely safe and effective, but researchers are still gathering data to be sure. The authorized COVID-19 shots around the world are all designed to stimulate your immune system to produce virus-fighting antibodies, though the way they do so varies, noted Dr. […]
The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites across the province. The funding will also ensure that culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health supports are available for Indian Residential School survivors, their families and Indigenous communities. “Like […]
Participants in the Seniors Treasure Hunt, held as part of Senior Month celebrations, received instructions from organizers. Seniors Month continues with more events, including Game Days and a barbecue. – Ken Kellar photo
Lou Ricci and Jeanette Armstrong of Rainy River were two of the first to get a ride in the WRRD Lions E-assist Trishaw. Pilot Jack Elliott shows how easy it is to operate. The WRRD Lions is busy recruiting and training pilots who are interested in providing Seniors and other […]
The Canada-U.S. border has been closed for over a year now and with no American traffic, tourism businesses in the region and across Canada are suffering. On June 8, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) held a meeting to announce they are launching a campaign, calling on the Canadian […]
A report from the public resulted in the arrest of a homeless man for break and enter. On Saturday June 12, 2021 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment received a report of broken glass outside Northwoods Gallery on the 200 Block of Scott Street in the Fort Frances. Officers […]
Medical officer pleased with vaccine rates, but urges those not vaccinated yet to get a shot Today, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is opening up clinics for the second dose appointments for anyone who had a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine at least 28 days previously. Those who are vaccinated after […]
