Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67 per cent decline since 1970, a report published Tuesday found — but a surprising alliance with beef producers is emerging to protect their habitat. Much of the decline is attributed to the disappearance of grassland habitats across Canada, located largely […]
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By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
GRASSY NARROWS – Chief Rudy Turtle disclosed on YouTube recently that his First Nation northeast of Kenora has secured a federal commitment for scores of new housing units in the next few years. A meeting last month with Indigenous Services Canada produced a $24-million pledge to fund 50 new modular homes and […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
The NDP government has been accused of influencing a change to training requirements for paramedics in a bid to graduate more of them — a key plank in the party’s 2023 election platform. The College of Paramedics of Manitoba recently announced it had paused the new requirement for primary care […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Seven is often regarded as a lucky number, but not when the subject matter is toxic slime. Local public-health officials said on Tuesday that the number of confirmed cases of blue-green algae within their jurisdiction has reached seven this season — one case fewer than in 2023. The latest case […]
-Robin McCormick photos
Donald Young School hosted a fun two-day soccer tournament September 24/25. Schools in the west end of the district played hard and en- joyed every minute of it. Above, Grade 5/6 students from Donald Young School all smiles as they wrapped up with four out of four wins. The event […]
Many people do not like to garden because of the work involved keeping the weeds under control. There are some ways to control weeds without them getting out of hand and taking over the garden. With some patience diligence and some early attack methods you’ll soon be keeping weeds at […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The first annual Farm to Plate Fundraiser in aid of the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir was a huge success on Saturday night at the Barwick Hall. The sold out event saw 300 members of the community come together for a delicious meal which included beef from KB Ranch, Pork […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Cornerstone Christian School held it’s annual corn maze fundraiser last weekend in Emo. The event saw over 1,000 people over two days, including a blustery Sunday that showed fall was in the air. Those in attendance got to pet farm animals, go for a hay ride and explore the farm. […]
- Submitted by Robin McCormick
Mildred Allan, left, turns 101 years old on September 23rd. Her sister Gwen Westover joins her for special moments and cake. Several family members visited Mildred too share this birthday with her!
–Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls hockey team was one of several groups who came out to participate in the Canadian Mental Health Association Fort Frances Branch’s glow walk/run. The annual event is held during mental health week in an effort to help reduce the stigma around mental illnesses […]
From Riverside health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care is happy to announce the expansion of its Assisted Living program in the Rainy River District, with the addition of 28 new Assisted Living spots. Further strengthening this vital support across our communities, this expansion includes seven new spots in the Fort Frances area, 10 in Rainy […]
