CALGARY – Two positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in testing ahead of the 2021 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship. The World Curling Federation said in a release that the initial positive result came from “day-zero” testing done last Friday during the pre-competition quarantine period. The release said a second […]
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Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice says forward Nikolaj Ehlers is out for the remainder of the regular season with an upper body injury. Maurice said Ehlers suffered the injury in the Jets’ 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. The Winnipeg coach said he couldn’t tell exactly when […]
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Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith has earned his PGA Tour card after eclipsing 1,700 ranking points on the Korn Ferry Tour this season. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., shot a final round of 7-under 64 Sunday at the Veritex Bank Championship, which moved him up 27 spots into a tie for […]
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CHICAGO – Andrew Shaw, the gritty forward who played a key role in helping the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cup championships, announced his retirement Monday on the advice of his doctors after multiple concussions over the course of his career. The native of Belleville, Ontario, played 10 seasons in […]
“Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century, and tackling it could be our greatest health opportunity.” – The Lancet Have you noticed heavier rainstorms, milder winters, or extreme heat days in the summer? How about more frequent basement floods and road washouts, or changes in […]
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TORONTO – A visibly emotional Premier Doug Ford apologized on Thursday for new COVID-19 restrictions that sparked a furious backlash as he confirmed the government would bring in a paid sick-leave program for workers after months of refusing to do so. Choking back tears, Ford said he was sorry for […]
Jesse Krahn, 6, and Samantha Halliday, 16, spent two hours cleaning a stretch of road near the ball diamond, and collected several bags of garbage (and found a few lost items!) Showing is just some of what they collected – they had emptied their bags into the dumpster, so they […]
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Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh encourages citizens to adhere to public health guidelines during the third wave of COVID-19 and continue the vaccination efforts in the Treaty #3 territory. “It is good to see the vaccine rollout continuing in our communities,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “I received my second dose yesterday and […]
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Did you know that Climate change poses a clear, present and growing threat to human health. However, transitioning to a low carbon economy and taking action to protect against the impacts of climate change have immediate benefits to health. The environmental consequences of climate change such as extreme weather, extreme […]
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop, is in need of items! Top of the list is large stuffies, purses, and lap blankets. Crafters are welcome to make and donate! Also accepted are books, knick knacks, jewelry, CD’s, small stuffed animals, decorative items & movies. No kitchen items please – residents no longer […]
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A proposed housing initiative has sparked online debate and multiple opposing petitions. The discussion surrounds the proposed zoning amendment submitted to Council by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, to retrofit St. Micheal’s School into a mixed-use complex, including senior’s apartments, and an EarlyON children’s centre. The plan […]
