One fall while in Kenora I stopped around to visit with Sweet Charlotte and Big Pie. “So you’re headin’ for Florida again this winter?” queried Big Pie looking sadly at the big snowflakes that were drifting down out of the November sky. “Yeah, staying around for this isn’t my idea […]
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The news broke last week that our Emo Fall Fair is cancelled. Heartbreaking, but certainly understandable. It will be the first fair that I have missed in my life (or at least I think. . . ) There is a lot of rumblings going on about our 4-H Beef Clubs. […]
A staple in almost every home’s pantry is spaghetti or some form of pasta that makes its way to the dinner table on a regular basis. Many of us take the time to focus on building the flavour and complexity of the accompanying sauce for our pasta of choice. However, […]
A debate is forming on Facebook. Should the border be opened to out of area summer residents or remain closed to protecting residents of the district from the virus. Both sides have solid arguments. I have mixed emotions. Our summer residents on our island hail from Wisconsin and Texas. We […]
Things are growing. Tulip shoots were pushing through the snow weeks ago in my garden, only to be buried again last week, but still they grow, determined, steadfast. No matter what goes on in the world, be it struggle or celebration, Spring in Canada comes; gently some years, hesitant and […]
Press Release
(RAINY RIVER, ON) Charges have been laid in a firearm incident at Rainy River Hospital.On the morning of May 7, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident outside the Rainy River Hospital located at 115 Fourth Street Rainy River. No one was hurt or injured in […]
Press Release
Starting May 11 Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Fort Frances will offer Drive-Thru testing for COVID-19 for those exhibiting symptoms. This form of testing will be completed while you remain in your vehicle, similar to any drive-thru service. “With recent asymptomatic testing of residents and staff across Riverside Health Care, […]
