The Associated PressLindsey Tanner Broken bones from falls while dog walking are on the rise among older U.S. adults and hip fractures are among the most common injuries. That’s according to a study published recently in JAMA Surgery. University of Pennsylvania researchers examined government data on emergency room visits for […]
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Michael TuttonThe Canadian Press HALIFAX–Five men with prostate cancer sit in a tight circle, speaking of the sadness that overcame them when treatments led to impotency, a lack of bladder control, and bouts of anxiety. They’re sharing their experiences at the end of an innovative 28-day program that has dealt […]
Sam Odrowski Riverside Health Care board chair Janice Bezley thanked local MPP Greg Rickford at La Verendrye Hospital on Friday for the $1.35 million in hospital pressure funding that the province allocated to Riverside Health Care.
Carla Eggerstedt of Rainy River was among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for April. Other winners included Gerry Desserre (Emo), Chevonne Hodges, Dustin Mason and Carla Baird, Tyler Tomashowski, Tanice Rieu, Lydia Tom, Gail Morton, Jenn Schott, and Renee Peterson (Kenora), […]
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Alongside thousands of readers worldwide, Fort Frances Public Library patrons can discover a remarkable true story through the largest global digital book club, Big Library Read. From April 1-15, book lovers can borrow, read and discuss Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung’s heartbreaking yet hopeful “Homes: A Refugee Story” […]
Allison Allaby and Donna and Kirby Ewald of Fort Frances were among the $30 winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calendar winners for the week of March 24-30. Other $30 winners included Bobbi Wyder (Emo), Mary Vandenbrand (Stratton), Brian McLeod (Atikokan), Joe Bremault (South Junction, Man.) […]
Sam Odrowski March was nutrition month and dietitians across Fort Frances recently put healthy eating under the spotlight. In partnership with the Fort Frances Public Library two information sessions were hosted on March 28 to teach people about the new Canada’s Food Guide that was released earlier this year. Attendees […]
Sam Odrowski In partnership with the Fort Frances Public Library, dietician, Rylee Blaskey of the Fort Frances Family Health Team taught participants of the “Canada Food Guide 101” workshop how to cook nutritious meals at home on Thursday. Dieticians from the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre. Valley Diabetes, and Riverside Health […]
Sam Odrowski Shannon Mackey of Home Grown Kombucha joined five other local small business owners in the basement of Curvy Chick on Scott Street for its Shop Small Pop-Up Market back on March 23. She educated potential customers on the health benefits of drinking Kombucha.
Sam Odrowski Grade 5 student Matthew Strain hammered his birdhouse as experiential learning lead Jean Bujold held it in place at St. Francis School last Tuesday. The construction of the birdhouses was part of the “Bluebird Project” conservation effort, where students in Grade 1-6 are invited to build bluebird nest […]
Piano Division (April 2) •CLASS PK-C2510 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Canadian Composers, Grade 10– 1. Brianna Eldridge (Honours) •CLASS PK-C2410 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Canadian Composers, Grade 8– 1. Janelle Clouston (Honours) •CLASS PK-C2358 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Canadian Composers, Grade 7– 1. Grace Kooistra (Honours) •CLASS PK-C2306 Piano Solo, […]
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Good news was recently announced regarding health care services in the district. Riverside Health Care is receiving $1.353 million from the province in hospital pressure funding to provide patients and residents with better care. Local MPP Greg Rickford visited La Verendrye Hospital on Friday to make the announcement. “This operational […]
