From the CMHA (F.F. branch) Seniors are at risk for mental illness and addictions. Some seniors already have a mental health issue from earlier in life. Others have a mental health problem, such as depression, that developed later in life. Perhaps they have lost a loved one or suffered a […]
District News
Staff It’s now smooth sailing around the north arm of Rainy Lake. Al Boivin, of Rainy Lake Boat Taxi, said this morning that most of the ice is gone. “I went out for a boat ride on Saturday morning, and there was a big chunk [of ice] located in the […]
Press Release It may not look like spring out there yet but spring is in full swing at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here. The Rainycrest Auxiliary is busy planning a spring tea set for Wednesday, May 11 from 2-3:30 p.m. Phone a friend and come for a great time of socializing, […]
Press Release The Canadian Mental Health Association’s 65th-annual Mental Health Week runs May 2-8. And again this year, the CMHA is asking Canadians to “get loud” for mental health! Getting loud means speaking up to stop the discrimination and the stigma that usually go hand-in-hand with mental illness. It means […]
From the MNRF Three new fires were confirmed in the region by late yesterday afternoon. Thunder Bay Fire #2, located near Hawk Lake, has been declared “out” at 0.1 hectares in size. But Kenora Fire #7, burning near Wabaseemoong First Nation, was listed as “not under control” at 0.5 ha […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed by yesterday afternoon in the region. Dryden Fire #2, located near Dinorwic Lake, was listed as “being held” at 0.3 hectares at last report. Meanwhile, two new fires were confirmed late Monday. Kenora Fire #4 is listed as “under control” at 3.7 […]
From the OPP Once again, the Rainy River District OPP is reminding residents to beware of a telephone scam in which someone, claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, calls to say you owe the government money and that payment has to be made immediately. The OPP would like […]
Staff Only a handful of flower basket sponsors are needed to reach this year’s “Project Petunia” goal before May 1. “As of right now, we need five more baskets to reach our goal,” said Rainy River Future Development Corp. development co-ordinator Tara Allaire. She added the plan is to hang […]
Heather Latter Joanna Singleton is appreciative of the community support her son, Thomas Chapais, has received since it was discovered earlier this month that his cancer had returned. “I’m just amazed and shocked and overwhelmed by all the support we have been receiving,” she said. She noted they only moved […]
Heather Latter The “I am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” retreat for girls aged 11-16 will begin accepting registrations this Monday (May 2) for its fourth-annual event, which is scheduled for Sept. 22-25 at Sunny Cove Camp. Retreat director Renée Martin-Brown said the “register here” link will appear on the […]
Heather Latter The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual spring luncheon Sunday afternoon was a big hit once again—raising $11,288.08 for local health care. “It’s the best yet,” enthused Foundation director Samantha Manty, noting the amount surpassed last year’s total by more than $2,000. Manty said the funds will go […]
Cameron Penney Although patients don’t always realize it, the laboratory at La Verendrye General Hospital here plays a key role in their well-being and recovery from illness. This week, the local hospital is celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week in recognition of the work it does. “A lot of what doctors’ […]
