Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A year after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to walk to the United States from Manitoba, the agency tasked with patrolling the border says others have not been deterred from attempting the same treacherous journey. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seen a drastic […]
OTTAWA – A federal committee overseeing government operations is launching a parliamentary inquiry into contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey & Company. The firm recently came into the spotlight after news reports highlighted the rapid growth of the company’s work with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. The government says it […]
THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Sleeping Giant Brewery has launched its fifth annual Craft Cares campaign that to date has raised almost $50,000 for more than 100 charities and organizations. Sleeping Giant Brewery co-owner Andrea Mulligan explained that the campaign runs for eight weeks beginning Jan. 1 and involves all their […]
Yesterday, the Kaatagoging Survivor’s group of the St. Mary’s Indian Residential School announced its preliminary findings of 171 anomalies suggesting potential graves sites at the school site. The announcement has sent ripples through the entire Treaty #3 region. “I am absolutely heartbroken at the announcement of 171 potential grave sites […]
On December 4, the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary held their annual Tea and Bazaar at the Rainy River Legion. The event was well attended and a great success. This year’s goal was to raise funds to purchase a new Emergency Stryker Stretcher for the Rainy River Hospital to replace the […]
It was a busy weekend at the Memorial Sports Complex. The Fort Frances Canadians U-13AA tournament saw the Dryden Paper Kings, International Falls PeeWees, Thunder Bay Elks 82’s and Neebing Hawks in town to fight it out. The final game of the round robin featured Fort Frances against Neebing in […]
Members of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River and the Border Skating Club joined forces on Sunday, January 15, 2023 for the Skate for Alzheimer’s event that saw communities across the country take to the ice to help raise awareness of Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia. Accorind to […]
My favourite breakfasts always include hash browns and eggs, and this recipe brings both together in a cute convenient presentation. This recipe is a perfect brunch item, or just something fun to bring together for the family on a Sunday morning. Because this recipe utilizes premade hash brown patties, a […]
Dear Money Lady Readers: According to a recent Stats Canada study, 1 out of 5 Canadians have saved over $300,000 for their retirement. That means, there are still 4 other Canadians that obviously have less than $300,000 saved. So, let’s talk about what to do if you have low-income or […]
Next week, major league baseball writers will announce which player(s), if any, are going to Cooperstown. That’s where the Baseball Hall of Fame is, with a membership probably more exclusive than any yacht club or Augusta National, home of golf’s Masters. Players are dying to get into Cooperstown. In fact, […]
Many gardeners already know that most shade loving plants prefer moist soils, so when a gardener encounters an area that has dry and shady conditions, it can provide a special challenge for gardeners. You may have an area in your yard that is quite dry and shady because it’s under […]
