After viewing my social media apps, I can see that many of us are all doing something similar; cleaning and organizing. The theme I have seen is tossing and putting drawers and closets back in order. It feels good and it will be one of the good benefits of the […]
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Press Release
(Rainy River District) The Rainy River District OPP are asking for public assistance in locating Gerhard Penner, age 36, of Dawson Ontario. Penner left Dawson on the morning of Wednesday January 13, 2021. PENNER is believed to be operating a black 2008 Toyota Prius with an Ontario licence plate of […]
African Violets can be an easy to grow and satisfying house plant, if kept under the right conditions. They are prone to some diseases, but with the right care, this little flowing plant can last indoors for years.-African Violet Society of America photo
The African violet (Saintpaulia species) is a popular houseplant because it grows and flowers under natural or artificial light conditions found in the average home. Many different varieties, types and flower colours, that range from white, pink, lavender to vibrant purples, exist. Drainage is one of the most important considerations […]
Ice fishing is an acceptable activity during the pandemic so get out there and enjoy hte outdoors if you are able to. – Submitted photo
The recent lockdown that we have been hit with across Ontario has not been convenient for anybody but I think we’re all on the same page with wanting to beat this brutal virus that has upended all of our lives. Fortunately for those of us who enjoy the outdoors, fishing […]
Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) will be able to greatly expand one of its programs thanks to new funding from the provincial government. It was announced this past Thursday, which coincided with United Nations Human Rights Day, that the ONWA would receive $10.8 million over the next five years […]
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Fort Frances is in line to receive $72,298 in provincial funds to support public transit, through Ontario’s Gas Tax program. Ontario is providing $266,623 in funding to support public transit in municipalities across Kenora–Rainy River through the Gas Tax program. The City of Dryden will be receiving $42,005, the City […]
Willow Fiddler
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
This past fall, 12-year-old Kristina Nodin would rush home after school on Mondays and Thursdays, shut herself in her bedroom and climb onto her bed. There, underneath the Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek flag that hangs on her wall, she would spend the next hour learning about journalism through an online course […]
A night sky free of light pollution is one of the many perks of living in our region. Learn a few basic safety rules, then head out to see the winter night sky for yourself.- Travis Novitsky photos
A night sky free of light pollution is one of the many perks of living in our region. Learn a few basic safety rules, then head out to see the winter night sky for yourself.- Travis Novitsky photos
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
With the winter solstice barely behind us, we have few daylight hours for outdoor activity. But what if we embrace the darkness and use it to our advantage? Full moons on clear nights can be stunning and a good way to illuminate your way. Next full moon is Jan. 28. […]
