Press Release

Covid-19 Restriction limit to 5 people effective January 14, 2021 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding lake goers of some important rules when attending an ice hut. Ice fishing and time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the winter season. However, police would like to address the public pertaining to […]

The River Rink is in full swing in Rainy River, as a COVID-friendly way to pass the time outdoors. Rainy River Rec has been hosting scrimmage hockey, and the community has pitched in to keep the rink in good repair. Residents have also been keeping busy by ice fishing, sledding, […]

The River Rink is in full swing in Rainy River, as a COVID-friendly way to pass the time outdoors. Rainy River Rec has been hosting scrimmage hockey, and the community has pitched in to keep the rink in good repair. Residents have also been keeping busy by ice fishing, sledding, […]

Press Release

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to get tested for COVID-19 if they have any symptom of the virus. Some people infected with COVID-19 may show very mild symptoms that go away quickly, however, they can still spread the virus to others. NWHU reminds the public that anyone with […]

Think there’s nothing to do during the new state of emergency? Think again! Although indoor gatherings are banned, and outdoor ones are limited to groups of five, the province is allowing citizens to head outdoors for exercise for the next 28 days. Above, Nash Dolyny and Mason Hebert hit the […]

Think there’s nothing to do during the new state of emergency? Think again! Although indoor gatherings are banned, and outdoor ones are limited to groups of five, the province is allowing citizens to head outdoors for exercise for the next 28 days. Above, Nash Dolyny and Mason Hebert hit the […]

Think there’s nothing to do during the new state of emergency? Think again! Although indoor gatherings are banned, and outdoor ones are limited to groups of five, the province is allowing citizens to head outdoors for exercise for the next 28 days. Above, Nash Dolyny and Mason Hebert hit the […]

Birch Bark Yarns is hoping to promote fibre arts,and show just how fun and accessible it is, by hosting a second Knit-A-Long event. After the overwhelming success of the mitten event, they are upping the game, with a beginner-friendly sweater pattern. Everyone can join, from novice to expert, in this […]

Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

No matter your skill level, if you have yarn, knitting needles and passion, there is room for you at the knit-a-long. Birch Bark Yarns is hosting their “Sweater Weather knit-a-long”. The virtual knit-a-long will run from January to March 31, 2021.  For each sweater completed during this time, the person who […]

Dear editor, I am one of the White Seniors who live on Colonization Road West. I have lived on this road for almost 70 years. I never knew what colonization meant, so I looked it up in the Webster’s dictionary. It states it’s a colony of people. All these years […]

Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos

Alana Stewart and her dog Gunnar braved a frosty night in seclusion, to ward off the winter doldrums. The pair were able to keep warm with body heat and winter gear. Stewart made campfire tacos, right, and even woke up with a fresh cup of coffee. -Alana Stewart photos