Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Communities can be difficult to navigate if you’re living with, or a caregiver of, someone living with dementia. But the Alzheimer Society of York Region is aiming to increase education and outreach programs to foster “dementia-friendly communities.” The global pandemic illustrated just how isolating dementia can be for both the […]
Microscopic creatures vastly important to marine life are gobbling up harmful plastic fibres, which pose a serious risk to ocean health on the West Coast. A type of zooplankton important for fish on B.C.’s southern coast are lining their guts with synthetic microfibres shed and flushed out to sea when […]
THUNDER BAY – Four players from Manitoba teams recently returned to Northwestern Ontario for the Border Battle. The four-day event at the Tournament Centre was held from Feb. 15 to 18, featuring a pair of defencemen on the Pilot Mound Buffaloes: Carter Perrault from Migisi Sahgaigan, which is 22 kilometres […]
No one was more surprised than Linda Booth, when she received the phone call on Valentine’s Day, saying-she had won $3,812.50 in the Valentine’s LVH 50/50 cash draw. She said, ”I was in disbelief and shocked!” Linda often buys tickets, never expecting to win but supporting so many worthy causes […]
When Winnipeg Blue Bombers legends Kenny Ploen and Gerry James died last week — on the same day yet! — it moved me to re-visit their dominant team from 60-plus years ago. This is, after all, a “Distant” Replays. It’s widely acknowledged the greatest Canadian Football League team is the […]
Dear editor, As we go into 2024 the Nuclear Waste management Organization (NWMO) is preparing to announce who the “lucky” community will be to become the host community for all of Canada’s toxic radioactive waste. This process has been ongoing for over four decades and during those four decades several […]
Back in 2012 when I took my shot at fishing professional bass tournaments in the U.S. I really had no idea what to expect or where it would take me. It was something that I had dreamed about since I was a kid so when I got the opportunity, I […]
Part two of this column of unusual plants for the shade garden, includes descriptions on how to grow Jack-in-the-pulpit and the lady slipper. Although a little less common and available in nurseries than trilliums, I strongly encourage you to try either of these plants if you can find them. Jack-in-the-Pulpit […]
We couldn’t ask for better weather for Family Day! A great day to get outside. I expected to be on my way to Toronto for the Beef Farmers of Ontario AGM. My boyfriend / partner ended up not feeling good and ended up in the hospital. They are planning on […]
New exploration opportunities, and freed up cash to explore them, may enable New Gold to continue production longer than expected. New Gold’s Rainy River’s mine is currently expected to last until 2031. The company has been busy expanding into the underground portion of the project. But with that complete, the […]
It is with great sadness the family of Cyle Christopher Jourdain of Couchiching First Nation announce his passing on February 8, 2024. Cyle Jourdain was born to parents Everette Jourdain and Phylliss Hunter of Fort Frances, Ontario. Cyle really enjoyed sports such as hockey, basketball and other sports he would […]
March 23, 1947 – February 10, 2024 Ed passed away with his son at his side on February 10, 2024. He leaves behind his son Jake; sister Betty (Mark); brother Rufus (Mary); and his two grandsons Nick and Nate. Ed is predeceased by his son Craig; sisters Faye and Helen; […]
