Weighing six pounds and measuring 19 inches, La Verendrye General Hospital’s first baby of 2021 arrived at 6:39pm on January 2nd, 2021. Proud parents Tyler and Sharon Yatchuk greeted baby Landyn Michael Daniel Yatchuk 5 weeks ahead of schedule. “He surprised us by coming to join momma for her 30th […]
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Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are no new cases to report but numbers are still high with 44 active cases in the region. There are two in the Dryden/ Red Lake area, 50 in the Kenora region and 27 in the Rainy River District. Since […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario has declared a state of emergency and issued a stay-at-home order that will take effect Thursday in response to surging COVID-19 infections that threaten to overrun the health-care system. Residents will be required to stay home, leaving only for essentials like work, food, health-care […]
Crappies are widely available across Sunset Country but they can be easily exploited under the ice so keep those hot spots to yourself.
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It was announced on Jan. 6 that the Fort Frances Lakers head coach Bernie Lynch, has been suspended. The news comes after the Lakers’ winning streak against the Kenora Thistles U18 AAA team in December 2020. Fort Frances Lakers president, Gary Silander, said that the suspension is currently under review […]
Press Release
Covid-19 Restriction limit to 5 people effective January 14, 2021 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding lake goers of some important rules when attending an ice hut. Ice fishing and time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the winter season. However, police would like to address the public pertaining to […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Member of provincial parliament, Greg Rickford, announced three supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The applications for these grants will be available through the Ontario website. Ontario Small Business Support Grant This grant offers up to $20,000 to small businesses that must close or significantly restrict services due to the […]
The River Rink is in full swing in Rainy River, as a COVID-friendly way to pass the time outdoors. Rainy River Rec has been hosting scrimmage hockey, and the community has pitched in to keep the rink in good repair. Residents have also been keeping busy by ice fishing, sledding, […]
The River Rink is in full swing in Rainy River, as a COVID-friendly way to pass the time outdoors. Rainy River Rec has been hosting scrimmage hockey, and the community has pitched in to keep the rink in good repair. Residents have also been keeping busy by ice fishing, sledding, […]
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to get tested for COVID-19 if they have any symptom of the virus. Some people infected with COVID-19 may show very mild symptoms that go away quickly, however, they can still spread the virus to others. NWHU reminds the public that anyone with […]
Think there’s nothing to do during the new state of emergency? Think again! Although indoor gatherings are banned, and outdoor ones are limited to groups of five, the province is allowing citizens to head outdoors for exercise for the next 28 days. Above, Nash Dolyny and Mason Hebert hit the […]
Think there’s nothing to do during the new state of emergency? Think again! Although indoor gatherings are banned, and outdoor ones are limited to groups of five, the province is allowing citizens to head outdoors for exercise for the next 28 days. Above, Nash Dolyny and Mason Hebert hit the […]
