When you’re faced with a second state of emergency, what better way to entertain yourself and keep active in the process is there than hitting the trails? Christine Denby took a moment during her outing last weekend to snap a shot of the picturesque views the different trails around Fort […]

Ashley Siemens and her daughter Olivia stopped for a snack break during a winter hike on Sunday. Olivia chose the bush trails and packed water and snacks for the outing. What has your family been doing to stay busy and active with your bubble during COVID-19? Take a picture and […]

Nash Dolyny prepares to take a shot at the McIrvine outdoor rink. During the stay-at-home order, the province is encouraging people to still get outside for exercise, but it will look a little different. Outdoor gatherings are limited household members, or to five people from differing households, with masks encouraged […]

MPP Greg Rickford attends a funding announcement late last year. The province has cre- ated a number of business supports available to small business, to help offset the costs of doing business during COVID. All of these supports are available on the Ontario website, or contact Rickford’s office to see […]

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 […]

Crappies are widely available across Sunset Country but they can be easily exploited under the ice so keep those hot spots to yourself.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Birch Bark Yarns is hoping to promote fibre arts,and show just how fun and accessible it is, by hosting a second Knit-A-Long event. After the overwhelming success of the mitten event, they are upping the game, with a beginner-friendly sweater pattern. Everyone can join, from novice to expert, in this […]