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 […]
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Press release
(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, […]
Like everyone else in the Rainy River District, I have been shovelling snow for six days. On Monday I looked out and was surprised that the town crew had been busy overnight. My driveway had the remains of Second Street being scraped and the town attempting to move the snowbanks […]
I find myself whispering the words remember when during these dwindling days of December and every story is from Christmas moments of my childhood and of my children’s childhood. The stories warm me, melt the worrying, calm the anxiety, and quiet the longing. Memories are a bit like building a […]
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The federal government aims to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025. To support that goal, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North was joined by Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, […]
Well, I was supposed to be in Guelph for Monday and Tuesday of this week and the more I thought about it the more it stressed me out. I would have had to leave Sunday and return Wednesday, and the truth is I am not ready for Christmas and the […]
Whether it’s a formal champagne event, or just a get-together with loved ones, tasty appetizers are a must for any successful holiday season party. In today’s market place, there are so many outlets for one to buy appetizers pre-made from the freezer section, but this eliminates all the fun and […]
Dear Money Lady, I need some help with my investments, I have lost so much money in the market this year. I have an advisor, but he doesn’t seem to know what to do. Marcel Dear Marcel, Great question! There are many different viewpoints on how to invest so let’s […]
Donna Ewald, right was the winner of this gorgeous quilt, raffled off by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29. Auxiliary Raffle Coordinator Andrea Avis was on hand for the presentation of the quilt, which was crafted and generously donated by Wilna and Hubert Meyers. Congratulations! – Submitted photo
The Sr. Girls Volleyball sits with an undefeated 2-0 record, with a 3 (18, 25, 23, 25, 15) over 2 (25, 15, 25, 19, 9) score over Beaver Brea and 3 (25, 25, 25) over 0 (10, 16, 14) over Sioux North.
The Sr. Boys Basketball team sits at an undefeated 2-0 record. They secured a 50-38 win over Beaver Brae and a 55-48 win over Sioux North.
