Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
Have you been staring at blank walls in your home, wondering how to add some personality to your space? Look no further than these beginner-friendly DIY wall art projects that can add a pop of colour and texture to your home. • Painted Canvas Art Creating painted canvas art is […]
Divide perennials Perennial flowers appear at the same time every year, but after a few years of popping back up every spring, these plants may start to get smaller and weaker. This could mean it’s time to “divide” them to improve their performance. According to the University of Minnesota (UMN), […]
Congratulations! Your baby is on the way and your family will soon need to make space for a little one. Whether you’re setting up a brand new nursery or reworking an existing space, here are some tips to prepare for your newborn’s arrival. Choose a safe crib that fits your […]
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing this weekend. “Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, it’s a great way to bond with family this Mother’s Day weekend,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of […]
Police Briefs (DRYDEN, ON) – A distur- bance at a business in the City of Dryden has led to two in- dividuals being arrested and charged for numerous offences. On May 9, 2023, at approx- imately 3:30 p.m. officers with the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded […]
Starting at 6 a.m. most mornings, J.W. Walker School principal Sonja Bodnarchuk says she’s getting her school’s rescheduling in order until about 9 a.m. “It can be stressful first thing in the morning,” she says. “It’s definitely concerning.” The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has been experiencing a shortage […]
Emmilou McCormick (age 8) and Sienna Tom (age 13) were the successful winners of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 Remembrance Day poster contest at both the branch and district levels. Their submissions have now been sent to be judged at the provincial level, which includes Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. […]
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it’s not too late to stop invasive phragmites from taking over in the Northwest. The organization was at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association conference in Thunder Bay last week to bring the issue to the forefront of municipal delegates. Eric Cleland, the non-profit group’s […]
