Local News from Across the Rainy River District
One thing we know about seniors is that they love to chat. Socializing never requires many resources or planning, but with COVID-19 even that has become a rare commodity. The pandemic has many senior citizens feeling isolated and lonely. Many feel forced to stay in and away from […]
I just knew it had to be good for you! How could anything that feels so right be bad? I am of course talking about breaking wind or scientifically flatulence. That’s right, a fart. Don’t believe me? Google it! Google wouldn’t lie to you, would they? The health benefits of […]
Born to Riality Jack and Malcolm Wilson, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Maverick, weighing 9 lbs 8 oz on January 26, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Morson, Ontario.
This Monday (Feb 15) is Family Day, which is a holiday for many people. Although Covid restrictions are in place here’s hoping you get to enjoy the day off and spend time with people in your bubble. Hopefully next year’s Family Day will be better. A thank you goes out […]
The Ontario government announced on Monday that the stay-at-home orders for most of the province will be extended, but the province will begin to transitioning back to a colour-coded shut down system to gradually reopen the economy. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries laid out […]
Over the weekend I read an interesting opinion piece by Patrick Smith in the New York Times. He is a singer, songwriter and has worked in the oil fields of North Dakota. His opinion piece forced me to rethink my view of pipelines and the rush to clean energy. I […]
Peanut Butter, a gorgeous male brown tabby, was recently rescued from a feral cat colony of Rainy River, by Paws and Claws Canada. He’s loving his new life as a pampered pet, and is ready for adoption. To rescue more cats like Peanut Butter, Paws and Claws Canada is in […]
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said they have received another shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine to complete the first doses for residents of long-term care homes and elder care homes in the area. Young Hoon adds that the shipment is […]
While businesses small and large will soon be up and running as we near closer to the end of the second lockdown, businesses along the border that rely on American tourists continue to suffer without a plan from provincial and federal government. Curtis Handberg, owner of Campbell’s Cabins, located […]
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) declares the Smooth Rock Falls Hospital Foundation and community member Trista Breton the official winners of The NOSM Trivia Challenge. The trivia contest ran from November 10, 2020 to January 12, 2021. Individuals across the country were invited to pick any Northern Ontario […]
