Local News from Across the Rainy River District
PARIS (AP) – It’s a neutral pronoun that’s proving anything but: A non-binary pronoun added to an esteemed French dictionary has ignited a fierce linguistic squabble in the country. Le Petit Robert introduced the word “iel” – an amalgamation of “il” (he) and “elle” (she) – to its online edition […]
Justin Anderson and his Movember team have raised almost $40,000 for Movember since 2018 after his brother, Will, died by suicide. This year Justin is selling hoodies with the proceeds going to Movember. The hoodies are available at Betty’s for $60. -Allan Bradbury photo
U.S. communications regulators will require that phone companies allow people to text as well as call a new “988” number for the suicide-prevention hotline. The Federal Communications Commission last summer voted to require phone companies support the 988 number for people to call to reach an existing suicide-prevention hotline. Recognizing […]
AMSTERDAM (AP) – The European Union’s medicines authority said Thursday that it is evaluating a new drug for treating COVID-19 patients who do not require extra oxygen but are at increased risk of developing severe symptoms of the disease. Xevudy, developed by U.S. company Vir Biotechnology Inc. and Britain-based GlaxoSmithKline, […]
PONGARA NATIONAL PARK, Gabon (AP) – Loss of habitat and poaching have made African forest elephants a critically endangered species. Yet the dense forests of sparsely populated Gabon in the Congo River Basin remain a “last stronghold” of the magnificent creatures, according to new research that concluded the population is […]
NEW YORK (AP) – Several independent websites are joining forces to create a network for news about rural America, hoping to fill a void created in areas hit hard by the shrinking media industry of the past two decades. The Rural News Network will begin early next year with collaborations […]
Canadian flanker Michael Smith has been suspended for three weeks in the wake of his red card in Canada’s 24-0 rugby win over Belgium on Saturday. The San Diego Legion forward was sent off in the 18th minute for dangerous play, specifically a shoulder to the face of Belgian lock Guillaume […]
Brigitte Thibault of Rosemere, Que., headlined the 2022 class of Golf Canada’s amateur teams announced on Wednesday. Thibault, a grad student at the University of Texas, has been on Canada’s amateur team the past three years. She won the NCAA’s Rebel Beach Intercollegiate tournament this season and also tied for sixth at […]
Shevlin waterfront and Legion Park being costed by administration The Planning and Development Executive Committee recommended that a potential splash pad water park be located at either the Legion Park/ former West End Rink or at the Shevlin waterfront development. After this recommendation, the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee will […]
Cindy Gauthier sold her wood work at the UNFC Christmas craft sale in Couchiching last Saturday. As Christmas approaches there will be more and more of these kinds of sales. Lots of information can be found in the pages of the Times. -Allan Bradbury Photo
Shop Local bingo cards set to launch for holiday shopping The Chamber of Commerce in Fort Frances is promoting their “Christmas Shop Local” campaign to incentivise residents to shop from local businesses during the Christmas season. Heather Johnson, executive director at the Chamber of Commerce, said this campaign is a […]
What’s that glow in the night winter sky? Maybe it’s more than the Aurora Borealis. It is! The West Rainy River Lions Club is once again sponsoring its Festival of Lights. The goal is to illuminate the community and lighten the spirits during this pandemic that has oppressed all our […]
