Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Wednesday night eight names were added to the ranks of the Fort Frances Lakers Board of Directors at the team’s annual general meeting. Lakers President Gary Silander says he’s pleased with the new additions. “The new Board of Directors has a lot of life with young people getting involved,” […]
An invasive species is moving our way and has already reached Marathon. Eric Clelend is the director of the Invasive Species Program at the Ontario Region Nature Conservancy of Canada. He did a presentation at the NOMA conference held in Thunder Bay in April on invasive phragmites (European Common Reed), […]
2023 Pride Guide includes 12 special events for Pride Month Borderland Pride is proud to unveil its 2023 Pride festival, Pride Awakens. The 2023 Pride Guide features 12 special events and initiatives throughout the month of June, covering educational, artistic, social inclusion, community-building, and advocacy themes. The big day in […]
Smoke from forest fires in western Canada may affect some communities in northwestern Ontario in the upcoming days. Breathing in the smoky air can be harmful to health and may cause coughing, throat irritation, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises people to limit their exposure to the […]
This year’s theme of “Diversity in Paramedicine- The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” is not intended to be reflected on only 2023. Its longer-term purpose is to start conversation that matters and awareness moving forward about diversity indefinitely; more specifically in the health system and paramedicine environment. The topic of […]
There are a lot of things that people drop down the sink or toilet that can wreak havoc on your sewer lines and the municipal sewer system. Craig Miller is the interim operations and facilities manager and environmental superintendent for the Town of Fort Frances. Miller recommended the acronym F-O-G […]
Before even starting, you need to be prepared. Get your cleaning products ready, make a plan of where to start and end, and create a detailed list. Set concrete goals. Don’t simply write “kitchen” on your to-do list. That could be understood as grabbing a snack and leaving. List distinct […]
It’s a common belief that you need to spend money to improve your life, relationships, or even home, but this isn’t always the case. Here are some DIY (do-it-yourself) ways to improve your home on a budget. Who knows, maybe you’ll also pick up a new hobby, small business idea, […]
Winter gets all the attention. We complain about the cold months and do everything we can to prepare for them, sharing tips and tricks and DIY tales of how best to keep the cold air out and the warm, cozy air in. But just as you can prepare your home […]
Maybe all this “home improvement” jazz is just a little too much for you. Well, if you’re like me and don’t always want to do the bigger projects, here’s a few small tips you can do to touch up the home. Re-paint Get as creative as you do or don’t […]
With warmer temperatures setting in, lots of people are ready to spend more time soaking up the sun outdoors. To make spending time outside more enjoyable, many people take time in the spring to upgrade their yards. One popular option to really up your backyard game is adding a hot […]
Time marches on, and so too does technology, but new tech means new and more efficient ways of keeping your home the perfect temperature. Not future tech, but still new and gaining prominence in the province, are heat pumps. A heat pump is an almost all-weather temperature solution designed to […]
