Local News from Across the Rainy River District
University of British Columbia engineers are working to help clear up the acoustic smog that hinders endangered orcas’ ability to gather information vital to their survival. Chronic underwater noise from shipping can drown out sounds marine mammals — such as the southern resident killer whales — use and rely on […]
Canada’s awaited ban on some single-use plastics products launched Tuesday just in time for Christmas, a holiday typically tied to a surge in plastics waste. Ottawa is phasing out six harmful single-use plastic items, which will reduce the flow of microplastics into the marine environment, said Juan José Alava, a […]
Shoppers who used “buy now, pay later” to help finance gifts this holiday season may soon encounter an unwelcome surprise: Returns can be more challenging than when buying from the store with cash or a credit card. Returns and disputes are a common concern among buy now, pay later users, […]
Aaron Judge, Carlos Correa and Trea Turner combined for almost $1 billion in contracts. Xander Bogaerts, Jacob deGrom, Dansby Swanson, Carlos Rodón, Brandon Nimmo and Willson Contreras added up to another billion. And that’s just nine players. Just one lucrative slice of baseball’s December spending spree. What a difference a […]
DENVER (AP) — Running back Ronnie Hillman, who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 31. Hillman’s family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday that he was diagnosed in August with a rare form of […]
No one wants to think about spending their Christmas holidays in the hospital, but recent funding from the provincial government means that critical healthcare services will be able to continue to provide care to the public and keep an eye on future opportunities. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was at […]
Members of the St. Patricks Catholic Women’s League enjoyed the music from these talented ladies at the recent CWL Christmas Party. From left to right are Jessica, Meagan, Clare and Monica Empey, Hannah Westen, and Sara Empey. – Submitted photo
Meet Tigger, who is waiting to be adopted by a forever family. He’s a fun and energetic kitten, who would brighten anyone’s life this winter. To ask about adopting Tigger or any of the cats or kittens in care, or to volunteer as a foster to help get animals in […]
Know the dangers of ice Ice Factors Many factors affect ice thickness including type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as: Ice Colour Minimum ice thickness should be: Remember – thickness is only one consideration while enjoying activities on ice, and the minimum thicknesses […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A mild start to the winter season combined with heavy snowfall is making ice conditions in the Region treacherous. The Rainy River District Detachment wants to remind the public that the ice conditions this winter are inconsistent and could be dangerous. Travelling on unsafe ice, […]
