Local News from Across the Rainy River District
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – As public opinion in Japan turns against the pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics, a book published Thursday by a long-time IOC insider details how calls for cancellation are now a part of organizing a modern games. Fears of the zika virus menaced the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics […]
WINNIPEG – Mark Scheifele faces a hearing today after the Jets forward’s crushing hit on Jake Evans of the Canadiens Wednesday night. Because it is not an in-person hearing, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety says in its regulations that the maximum suspension is five games. Scheifele was assessed a […]
Apple TV+ Lisey’s Story – NR – Drama, Horror, Mystery – June 4 Adapted from the novel by Stephen King, a widow becomes the object of a dangerous stalker’s obsession with her husband’s work. Crave Intergalactic – NR – Drama, Sci-Fi – June 4 (Premiere) Intergalactic follows a crew of […]
Top left, 215 ribbons are tied onto the Ste. Marguerite’s Indian Residential School memorial in Couchiching First Nation by members of the Grand Council Treaty 3 women’s council, of whom Priscilla Simard, bottom left, is a member. The ribbons were tied on May 30 in honour of the 215 children […]
All flags have been lowered at the Civic Centre in the Town of Fort Frances since Monday in respect and memory of the children whose bodies were found buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. The discovery was made on Thursday when Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc […]
On Monday about 100 individuals gathered at the site of the former residential school in Fort Frances to support their neighbours in B.C. after the remains of 215 children were discovered at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops. The discovery was made on Thursday when Tk’emlúps te […]
It’s coming up on the second graduation season under the spectre of COVID-19, and Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is looking at new ways to keep the experience memorable for this year’s graduating class. Even though a large-scale graduation ceremony won’t be going ahead this year – SGEI has used […]
The National advisory committee on immunization (NACI) updated their guidance regarding mixing and matching vaccines. The NACI authorized the use of Moderna or Pfizer as a second dose if you received AstraZeneca for your first dose. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care, with the support of Riverside Health Care Facilities, recently passed a motion to launch a capital campaign to raise funds for new Diagnostic Imaging equipment. With a goal to replace the current CT scanner and the current mammography machine, purchase an elevating table for the […]
The discovery of 215 children buried at the site of a former residential school in B.C. has caused an emotional reaction across the country. The following are some reactions from local leaders. Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 express deep condolences to the people of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First […]
The Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances is eager to open their doors again, to host events, meat and 50/50 draws and support the veterans. Veronica Davis, office manager and bookkeeper, said she is eager to have the Legion open back to fundraising events, activities and socializing. “We are here […]
Above, Lee Donaldson is driving Jeb, right side, and Jane, left side, to plant potatoes on his farm in Burriss while Len Stafford rides along. Justin Donaldson mans the potato planter to ensure the potatoes drop in the proper slots for even planting. The 100+ year old potato planter was […]
