Cindy Gauthier By Cindy Gauthier, RN, C.D.E. Valley Diabetes Education Centre •Who takes insulin? The pancreas releases a small amount of insulin constantly throughout the day and night that helps to maintain your blood sugar level. You require different amounts of insulin, depending on your activity, food intake, or stress. […]
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Press Release A great time was had by skiers old and new on Boxing Day during a family day hosted by the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club at the Rocky Inlet trails. Dr. Cam Moorhouse helped new skiers get on the trails with help on ski sizing and waxing, and […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board encourages healthy nutrition choices and active lifestyles that contribute to student achievement, and has been working in partnership with the Northwestern Health Unit to follow the nutritional standards in the Healthy Food for Healthy Schools Act, 2008 (also known as Bill 8). […]
The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has given birth to a son, a magazine reported yesterday. Bristol Palin, 18, gave birth to Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston on Saturday, People magazine reported online. He weighed seven pounds, four oz. Colleen Jones, the sister of Bristol’s grandmother, […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON—Monique Haakensen is not just another university student who claims to have spent her academic years occupied by beer. The 26-year-old is actually completing her PhD in pathology and laboratory medicine by researching the sudsy beverage at the University of Saskatchewan—home to one of only two labs […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK—They’re first-time parents—five times over. A set of quintuplets was born Saturday at Staten Island University Hospital, spokesman Christian Preston said. He said the four girls, one boy, and their mother were doing well. Preston declined to give the family’s name, but Tony Scherillo told the […]
The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.—When Kansas State University sent researchers into nursing homes to find out how the topic of sex was being addressed, they initially found silence. “Nobody was talking about it; it was a really hush-hush subject,” said Gayle Doll, director of the university’s Center on Aging. […]
Duane Hicks With the local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” set for New Year’s Day on Sand Bay, organizers are looking forward to another successful fundraiser. And with a couple days to go, they want those considering taking an icy dip in the name of a good cause that […]
Staff As more and more of the white stuff falls, and people have a little more spare time over the holidays, area snowmobilers are bound to want to ride their sleds. But before they hit the trails, they should keep in mind the municipal bylaws that govern the use of […]
Staff Fort Frances OPP officers, along with the OPP’s North West Region Crime Unit, continue to investigate the death of a Fort Frances man last week. The investigation was initiated in the early-morning hours of Thursday (Dec. 18) after police were called to the emergency department at La Verendrye Hospital […]
Press Release Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty will be touring the riding for a series of pre-budget consultations from Jan. 5-12. Constituents are encouraged to come to one or more of the meetings to discuss the needs of the riding, as well as to offer suggestions for a pre-budget […]
Press Release On Dec. 8, the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary recognized five members with appreciation certificates at its annual Christmas luncheon. These women are longstanding members who have donated countless hours of behind-the-scenes support. They work quietly, and are so generous with their time and talents. Those receiving this award […]
