Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When regular folk talk about Alberta canola, the mind turns to those vibrant yellow carpets of blooming crops that accent the early summer prairie-scape. But when politicians discuss the iconic cash crop worth billions to Canada’s economy, you’d be excused for also thinking of a pawn on an intercontinental chessboard. […]
As a frontline Primary Care Paramedic working out of the Fort Frances Station, I am increasingly concerned about the ongoing down-staffing at the Emo Paramedic Station. As I write this letter, I am preparing to work an evening shift in Fort Frances. I was originally scheduled to work in Emo, […]
It happened just over 44 years ago. A soccer team filled a Canadian city with European emotions. Victory-mad fans. An unimaginable sports parade – 100,000 strong – that may never be seen in Canada again, or at least until the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. This was Vancouver […]
There is a beautiful paradox in our world. It sits within the very heart and soul of the human story. It is a tension indescribably fundamental, ancient, sacred, and gently profound. It is also very easy to forget that it holds our societies together. It is this: We are individuals. […]
I recently had an interesting conversation with Scott Fawcett about the value of parents supporting youth sports. Whether it is swimming, football, hockey, figure skating, dance, performing arts, or baseball, without their financial support and commitment, those programs would cease to exist. One of the most significant points that he […]
Gaps in federal funding and authority expose many First Nations and Inuit Elders in Canada to inadequate long-term care, forcing them to leave their home communities, language and culture, documents show. The document obtained by Canada’s National Observer through an Access to Information and Privacy request shows that limited funding, unclear responsibilities […]
DID YOU KNOW? In a single year, falls among children result in: Although falling is a normal and expected part of childhood—essential for learning to walk, climb, and play—the injury risk is significant. Falls are, in fact, the leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions for children from birth to age […]
Yikes: it always seems a bit scary when you see December 1st on your calendar! We are trying to cut back on gifts this year but there are still a few special people that I want to gift something. Honestly, I love giving gifts, it is just figuring out what […]
IGNACE — The transportation of radioactive materials should be included in the impact assessment for a proposed nuclear waste repository, environmental groups say. But the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which is working to develop the deep geological repository in the Revell Lake area between Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, […]
The 5th annual Backroad Boundary Christmas Market, that took place Saturday, November 29, was a huge success. The Barwick Hall was filled with fifty crafters, the hall’s atmosphere was joyful and the many people attending added to the fun of the day. Organizer Andrea Schram shared that an event such […]
The rural school students are getting in the Christmas spirit by planning and rehearsing their parts for their schools concert or activity. This year’s school concerts/activities are as follows: Crossroads: December 18 at 6 p.m. Donald Young School: December 11 at 6 p.m. A holiday craft night and bake sale. […]
I had a brilliant idea the other day. The brilliance of this brainstorm is akin to a child (me) standing on the edge of the barn roof, ready to leap off with the understanding that before I hit the bank of snow below me, I would take flight and soar […]
