Press Release Rainycrest is accepting bags of used clothing for pick-up by the Canadian Diabetes Association. Garbage-sized bags, marked “Diabetes,” can be dropped off just inside the door by the Administration office. This is a fundraiser for the auxiliary—it is paid $1.50 per bag. Please consider helping our seniors when […]
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Duane Hicks Like many other Borderland residents, Rod Pattison was out shovelling snow before heading to work this morning. The area received about five cm (two inches) of the white stuff but blustery west winds continue to blow it around, reducing visibility. Shaw also confirmed a weather-related Internet outage early […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO—Ontarians may be able to buy beer at 60 grocery stores—from multinational big box stores to small, independent grocerS—across the province by the end of the year. The Liberal government announced 13 grocery stores and chains that were chosen to sell beer in the first round […]
Duane Hicks Andrea Avis, program director at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, showed off poles used for urban pole walking. A free urban poling workshop is scheduled for this Monday (Nov. 23) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library, which will be lending out poles for patrons to try. […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON—A man faces attempted murder charges after witnesses say a truck deliberately was crashed into an Edmonton gas station store when the driver was told he had to pre-pay for fuel. Police say a Ford F-150 smashed through the front window of the Petro-Canada on Wednesday and […]
Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has some new duties. She has been named the NDP critic for community and social services. This file includes keeping an eye on Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program, and the Family Responsibility Office. In the past, Campbell has been the NDP’s critic […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON—What’s for dinner? Before long, it may well be genetically-modified salmon—the first such altered animal cleared for human consumption in the United States. Critics call it “frankenfish,” but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted its approval yesterday, saying the faster-growing salmon is safe to eat. It […]
The Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali—Islamic extremists armed with guns and throwing grenades stormed the Radisson Blu hotel in Mali’s capital this morning, killing at least three people and taking numerous hostages, authorities said. Malian troops, backed by special forces from America and France, reacted quickly. As people ran for their […]
The Canadian PressSheryl Ubelacker TORONTO—Light-box therapy typically used to treat people with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, during the winter months also can ease symptoms of depression that occur throughout the rest of the year, a study suggests. Researchers found that patients with non-seasonal major depressive disorder (MDD), who received […]
Heather Latter Drivers are reminded to make sure their licence, plates, and insurance are up-to-date since the Rainy River District OPP has been nabbing offenders thanks to automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) equipment borrowed from the Kenora detachment.
Staff The Rainy River District OPP has been nabbing more drivers over the past week-and-a-half thanks to new technology borrowed from the Kenora detachment. The loaned cruiser features automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) equipment, which captures licence plate numbers of passing vehicles and, in turn, can detect drivers on the […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Kevin Harvick has made a predictable habit of trying to rattle his opposition when the stakes are at their highest. But with Jeff Gordon sitting to his left, the reigning NASCAR champion didn’t dare play any mind games. NASCAR’s annual title contenders’ news conference was […]
