I am feeling a little bit of anger. I am disappointed by residents of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District. I believe that I am not alone. We were asked by the premier of Ontario to restrict visits in our homes over the Christmas holiday season to reduce the […]
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With the recent influx of positive COVID-19 cases across the Rainy River District, Riverside Health Care has become aware of two new positive cases within our continuum of care. One case has been identified as a staff member at LaVerendrye General Hospital and the other is a resident of our […]
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As schools continue with virtual learning, most parents are looking for new ways to keep their kids engaged and on track. Fortunately, there are some simple tips and tricks that can help. Stay ahead of the learning curve with these simple remote learning tips. Keep to a school schedule. School […]
Press Release Do you file your taxes on paper? Due to COVID-19, paper filing may delay your assessment No matter how you file your return, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) strives to ensure we process your tax return in a timely manner and get your refund to you quickly. If […]
Weighing six pounds and measuring 19 inches, La Verendrye General Hospital’s first baby of 2021 arrived at 6:39pm on January 2nd, 2021. Proud parents Tyler and Sharon Yatchuk greeted baby Landyn Michael Daniel Yatchuk 5 weeks ahead of schedule. “He surprised us by coming to join momma for her 30th […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are no new cases to report but numbers are still high with 44 active cases in the region. There are two in the Dryden/ Red Lake area, 50 in the Kenora region and 27 in the Rainy River District. Since […]
What is sometimes known as the longest month of the year, is already nearly half over! I think the weather has really helped this! Some years we are we are huddled up because the cold is too much to be outside. If you are on any social media at all […]
I have some more Gardening Guru tips to share with you as you start planning for your 2021 gardening activities. Next to irises, my next favourite perennial that easily grows in both Zones 3 and 4 are perennial poppies. As there are a few species (Oriental, Alpine, Icelandic) of perennial […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario has declared a state of emergency and issued a stay-at-home order that will take effect Thursday in response to surging COVID-19 infections that threaten to overrun the health-care system. Residents will be required to stay home, leaving only for essentials like work, food, health-care […]
Crappies are widely available across Sunset Country but they can be easily exploited under the ice so keep those hot spots to yourself.
Most of the time when I write this column you’re not going to get a preachy point of view out of me. We’re all fortunate that in the fishing community, times have changed from only a few decades ago and the majority of anglers out there practice catch and release, […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It was announced on Jan. 6 that the Fort Frances Lakers head coach Bernie Lynch, has been suspended. The news comes after the Lakers’ winning streak against the Kenora Thistles U18 AAA team in December 2020. Fort Frances Lakers president, Gary Silander, said that the suspension is currently under review […]
