Sam Odrowski Two students from Sturgeon Creek School gave a small preview of what can be expected for their upcoming production of “Mary Poppins” during the Rainy River District School Board’s regular monthly board meeting held Tuesday night at the Education Centre here. The school also received the board’s monthly […]
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The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Paul Dewar, a teacher and union leader from Ottawa who became the New Democratic Party’s foreign affairs critic, died yesterday after contending with brain cancer for a year. Despite struggling with dyslexia as a child, getting trounced by Ed Broadbent during his initial foray into politics, […]
Staff Tatum Glowasky and Issy Taylor each notched hat tricks to help pace the Muskie girls’ hockey team to a 10-0 rout of the Kenora Broncos on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The pair also recorded two assists apiece as part of a five-point night while birthday […]
Press Release After securing solid contract gains last spring, about 140 Unifor members at Norbord in Barwick now are seeing big profit-sharing cheques to kick off 2019. “Unifor and Norbord negotiated a more traditional five-year deal last spring that included major improvements such as 10.5 percent in wage gains, a […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau, located in the old CN station on Fourth Street West here, soon will be able to be used as a warming centre. Late last month, the Fort Frances Homeless Committee had requested use of the East End Hall as a temporary pop-up shelter […]
Submitted byJanet Lambert The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive held its first meeting of the New Year on Feb. 5 in the hospital boardroom. Judy Webster reported the auxiliary continues to volunteer in the Continuing Care Unit. Several new auxiliary members have come on board and are assisting with the […]
By Sheryl Ubelacker THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Researchers have found much deeper links between cardiovascular disease and the risk of cognitive impairment than were previously known, strengthening the message to Canadians that taking steps to prevent heart disease and stroke also protects the brain. A study by researchers at […]
By Sheryl Ubelacker THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Researchers have found much deeper links between cardiovascular disease and the risk of cognitive impairment than were previously known, strengthening the message to Canadians that taking steps to prevent heart disease and stroke also protects the brain. A study by researchers at […]
By Tom Krisher The Associated Press DETROIT — Cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 per cent when interior heaters are used, a new study found. The study of five electric vehicles by AAA also found that high temperatures can cut into […]
Press Release The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is asking the province to invest in public dental programs. Taking action now to properly fund existing programs, like Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO), could save the province millions of dollars a year in unnecessary hospital and doctor visits. Dentists across the province currently […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River District Trappers Council is hoping to revitalize interest in trapping in our area. Experienced trappers, and those maybe wanting to get into the business, will get a chance to talk and learn about trapping this Saturday (Feb. 9) when the council holds a workshop from […]
Press Release Effective immediately, Riverside Health Care, in partnership with Arvan Rehab Group (ARVAN), will be providing physiotherapy assessment and treatments upon medical referral to our long-term care residents at Rainycrest and the Emo and Rainy River health centres. ARVAN has been providing rehabilitation services to long-term care and retirement […]
