The Associated Press KABUL–The Taliban ambushed and killed an Afghan intelligence official in southern Helmand province as he was walking home from work while a roadside bombing in the country’s north killed a military commander and his bodyguard, officials said today. The attacks were the latest violence in Afghanistan even […]
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Press Release
The proportion of Indigenous people behind bars has hit a record high, according to new figures from Dr. Ivan Zinger, the Correctional Investigator of Canada. Indigenous people are five percent of Canada’s population, but they make up a shocking 30 per cent of inmates in federal custody, an increase from […]
Mitch StacyThe Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio–The Columbus Blue Jackets roll into their long winter break after six weeks of solid play and a season-high six-game win streak. Columbus went back and forth with the Winnipeg Jets last night before Oliver Bjorkstrand’s second goal of the game with 5:38 left gave […]
From the OPP
With Snowmobile Safety Week underway this week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a ten-year data report on snowmobile fatalities, which officers hope will encourage snowmobilers to avoid the recurring behaviours that contributed to the majority of the incidents over the past decade. During the past 10 snowmobile seasons […]
From Treaty Three Police
Treaty Three Police Service is asking for assistance in locating a male from the First Nation Territory of Couchiching in the Rainy River District. 30 year old Chauncey Lyle GROVER was last seen in Couchiching First Nation on Jan. 18, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m. He was last seen wearing […]
The Canadian Press WINDSOR, Ont.–A concrete manufacturer in Windsor, Ont., has been fined $175,000 for a workplace incident that killed one employee and injured another. The Ministry of Labour says the fine was imposed Monday under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after Prestressed Systems Inc. pleaded guilty to failing […]
Seniors Bingo will be returning to the Fort Frances Senior Centre this Friday, Jan. 24. Games will run on Fridays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for the next eight weeks. A Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall beginning at noon. A […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The union representing Ontario’s public elementary teachers will hold another one-day strike today to ramp up pressure on the government during tense contract talks. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says the latest job action will happen today at the Avon Maitland, Halton, Niagara, and Lakehead school […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says several people in Canada are being monitored for signs they may have contracted a coronavirus from China. Hajdu says five or six people, including at least one in Quebec and another in Vancouver, are under observation but stresses the risk to […]
From the OPP
Road safety is every road user’s responsibility. When Anne and Roger SALTEL attended the Sioux Lookout OPP detachment requesting some clarification on the rules of the road, the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) determined that a review of some of the basic road-use rules set out the Ontario Highway […]
Submitted by Henry Miller
Tales from the Wild Side
Tales from the Wild Side
Besides the Christmas bird count (see table for results), the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists participate in the Nocturnal Owl Survey, which involves travelling along a pre-determined route year after year in April. The club has five routes. We begin half an hour after sunset and end at midnight, stopping […]
Press Release
OTTAWA-4-H Canada is pleased to announce the naming of Carm Hamilton, P.Ag. (Ontario), and Kim McConnell, C.M. (Alberta), as Honourary Members of 4-H Canada. Proudly supported by RBC, 4-H Canada’s Honourary Membership is a distinction bestowed upon individuals whose dedication and passionate contributions have advanced the 4-H movement in Canada. […]
