Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Canada Post’s latest information update of November 26 describing what is going on at the bargaining table is full of half-truths and outright deception. First and foremost, CUPW left the meetings Tuesday since we cannot proceed without Canada Post’s negotiators. They had to go back to speak to the Executive […]
A Bolton-based aerospace firm is asking the public to help make history. Canadensys Aerospace Corporation needs your help to name the first Canadian rover to explore the Moon. The lunar rover will test key technologies and help in the international search for water ice, a key component needed for the […]
Shuniah’s council gave environmental groups opposed to the transport of spent nuclear-fuel rods a fair hearing at Tuesday’s meeting, but stopped short of making any commitments to the groups’ cause. Municipal chief administrator Paul Greenwood said council neither considered a resolution against transporting nuclear waste, nor asked administration to come […]
MANITOULIN—On November 21, Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) held a critical meeting to address the region’s ongoing opioid crisis, which continues to claim lives at an alarming rate. Between 2016 and 2020, opioid-related deaths increased by more than 500 percent, rising from 17 to 107 deaths annually. By the […]
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has launched measures to try and protect endangered orcas on the West Coast from rising risk of oil spills, indicate federal documents obtained by Canada’s National Observer through access-to-information legislation. The fisheries department (DFO) has invested in vessels and acoustic gear, drafted an operating procedure for fishery officers, […]
New made-in-Manitoba training on “culturally safe care” will educate current and future doctors, nurses and their colleagues on anti-Indigenous racism with a goal of improving treatment for all patients. Health-care workers will be able to register for Giga Mino Ganawenimaag Anishinaabeg — an Ojibwa phrase that translates to “We will […]
On November 22, the Municipality of LaVallee held their annual Appreciation Supper. Several groups acknowledged for their service, including volunteer firefighters, arena board, cemetery committee, waste management, library, livestock valuers, fence viewers and seniors committee. Clockwise from above: Mike Busch and Karen Bombay relaxing after a delicious meal; Some of […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 hosted a Remembrance Day Supper with many attending and enjoying Remembrance Day traditions and most importantly the message “We Will Remember Them.” The Colour Party consists of: Front row (L-R) Bobbi Gray, Mary Hyatt. Back row (L-R) Mark Loney ( long time Reveille player ) […]
Last Wednesday the Fort Frances High School Muskies held their end of season awards banquet, to honour outstanding contributions, and say farewell to senior players. The Muskies went to the semi-final round in the playoff match in WHSFL play this year. The banquet also featured a video of senior players […]
The paramedics were on hand at last week’s seniors coffee gathering in LaVallee. Many attending coffee gatherings were pleased to have this service. Paramedics will be offering this service on a regular basis, and are able to check blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar levels.
An iconic institution of cartoon royalty has been made real thanks to the work done in preparation for Row i Theatre’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” set to run this week at the Knox united Church in Fort Frances. Tickets are still available for both Friday,November 29, 2024 and […]
