Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There is a beautiful paradox in our world. It sits within the very heart and soul of the human story. It is a tension indescribably fundamental, ancient, sacred, and gently profound. It is also very easy to forget that it holds our societies together. It is this: We are individuals. […]
I recently had an interesting conversation with Scott Fawcett about the value of parents supporting youth sports. Whether it is swimming, football, hockey, figure skating, dance, performing arts, or baseball, without their financial support and commitment, those programs would cease to exist. One of the most significant points that he […]
DID YOU KNOW? In a single year, falls among children result in: Although falling is a normal and expected part of childhood—essential for learning to walk, climb, and play—the injury risk is significant. Falls are, in fact, the leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions for children from birth to age […]
Yikes: it always seems a bit scary when you see December 1st on your calendar! We are trying to cut back on gifts this year but there are still a few special people that I want to gift something. Honestly, I love giving gifts, it is just figuring out what […]
The rural school students are getting in the Christmas spirit by planning and rehearsing their parts for their schools concert or activity. This year’s school concerts/activities are as follows: Crossroads: December 18 at 6 p.m. Donald Young School: December 11 at 6 p.m. A holiday craft night and bake sale. […]
I had a brilliant idea the other day. The brilliance of this brainstorm is akin to a child (me) standing on the edge of the barn roof, ready to leap off with the understanding that before I hit the bank of snow below me, I would take flight and soar […]
Last week, I was listening to one of those often-mindless sports radio shows when the chatter was interrupted by an infomercial flashback that was sports-related but not mindless. I immediately recognized the voice of Phil Esposito, the more famous of the two Hockey Hall of Fame brothers from Sault Ste. […]
I’m writing this column 30,000 feet above the South Pacific Ocean – somewhere north of Bora Bora and French Polynesia. South of Hawaii. Above me, a thousand stars sprawl across night’s canopy. Below, the Vantablack ocean stirs. To say I’m carrying a full heart and enriched spirit feels like an […]
You can tell that Christmas is coming. After the Halloween decorations were safely stored, the town went dark. Only the streetlights hid blackness in our neighbourhoods. The moon disappeared. And slowly light came has drifted back into our neighbourhoods. Outdoor lights were strung, and blow-up decorations began filling front lawns. […]
DID YOU KNOW? As highlighted in last week’s Safety Tidbits, falls are the number one cause of injury-related death, hospitalization, and emergency department visits among Canadian older adults. Preventing falls is crucial for older adults, but staying safe is everyone’s responsibility. You can start by: ADDITIONAL BEST PRACTICES Here are […]
I am hearing this amazing weather could be ending abruptly. It sure has been enjoyable. We have been warmer than in many parts of the province and I have enjoyed bragging about that. (Which will not likely bite me in the butt.) I have been feeding my cows twice a […]
The annual Emo Holly Daze takes place December 5 and 6 this year. This event has been enjoyed by the district for many years. The annual parade takes place Friday evening, December 5, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. Topping off the evening will be a display of […]
