Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ontario’s plan to vaccinate the populations of its most remote First Nations communities against COVID-19 faces many challenges, but Indigenous leaders say that earning the trust of the people must be a priority. Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a political organization that represents 49 of Ontario’s 123 […]
A surprise publication has been showing up in Fort Frances mailboxes lately. Residents in the Rainy River District have recently started receiving copies of the Epoch Times. The paper itself reaches back to 2000 when it was created by individuals connected to the Falun Gong new religious movement. The independent […]
The Canadian Press Ontario is reporting 2,632 new cases of COVID-19 today and 46 more deaths linked to the virus. A technical issue from earlier this week was resolved, adding 102 cases from Toronto Public Health to today’s total. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 897 new cases in […]
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands–Canada’s long-track speedskating team has entered a Dutch “bubble” to compete in its first international races in over 10 months. Olympic and world champion Ted-Jan Bloemen of Calgary and world champion Ivanie Blondin of Ottawa lead a Canadian contingent of 13 skaters into Heerenveen, the Netherlands for their first […]
David Friend The Canadian Press One of Vancouver’s most prominent independent movie houses is rebranding itself as a sports bar in an attempted workaround of the province’s COVID-19 health orders. Rio Theatre owner Corinne Lea says as of Saturday, the cinema will pivot to operating as a bar that projects […]
Christmas trees are being accepted for drop-off at Daryl’s Custom Landscapes outdoor storage yard until Saturday January 23. Residents can drop off their trees at his property located at McIrvine Road and 8th Street. Access the lot by taking the first left driveway north of eighth street. There will be […]
Nenaakamiganong – Eagle Clan It is with great sadness that the family of Steve Johnson announces his passing on Sunday January 10, 2021 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Steve was born on March 12, 1950 in Emo, Ont. to George Johnson and Mabel Sears. He […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Antonia Marie Edgett announces her passing on Monday, January 18, 2021 with her family by her side. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Mrs. Dale Sandra Boyd, age 78 years of Atikokan, passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, January 17, 2021, with her husband Don and her son Blain by her side. Dale was born on February 16, 1942 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Dale will be deeply […]
Between morning sickness, raging hormones and other body changes, exercise may be the last thing that you want to do during pregnancy, but prenatal yoga may provide some relief for some of the common aches and pains women experience while expecting. Yoga is well-known for its mind-body benefits, focusing on […]
I walked Gracie for her final before-bed loop the other night, bundled up as if I was on a trek to the Arctic Circle. Bright flashlight in hand, I stepped outside and started off down my road, Gracie bounding ahead of me. It was a cold night, for sure, but […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow during the day before becoming partly cloudy overnight with a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of -26 (-15). Friday will see partly cloudy skies […]
