Local News from Across the Rainy River District
After more than 40 years of serving Thunder Bay and the region, Norm’s Boating Centre Inc. will close its doors. Its owner, Norm Willis, says it’s time. The familiar shop that has been a staple on May Street for 38 of Willis’s 40-year business will wind down operations, clear out inventory and close […]
A new teacher education program in Portage la Prairie is already being viewed as a long-term solution to rural teacher shortages and a potential model for expanding post-secondary education in other underserved communities across Manitoba. Kirk Dowson, manager of access programs with the University of Winnipeg’s Faculty of Education, said […]
SOURIS — A Westman veterinarian is commending the province for efforts to improve Manitoba’s model of veterinarian care in rural areas. A few problems with the current subsidized model make it hard to recruit veterinarians, invest in equipment, and create a good work-life balance, said veterinarian Haley Adams, who provides […]
The family of Beverly Jane Kyle, 95, is saddened to announce her passing on March 19, 2026, at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
September 25, 1928 – March 17, 2026 Edra Jean Lougheed, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on March 17, 2026, at the age of 97. Edra was born in 1928 in Unity, Saskatchewan, to John and Isabelle Murray. She married Orval Lougheed […]
Jeanette Blanche Roy (nee Marmus) of Rainy River, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Riverside – La Verendrye Hospital on March 15, 2026. Jeanette was born August 27, 1937, in Rainy River to Bill and Mary Marmus (nee Olinyk). She had one sister Donna Dalseg and two brothers Bill Marmus and […]
Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Watson (nee Mickelson) passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 18, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital. Ann was born November 14, 1944, in Fort Frances. As a young child she moved to Sioux Lookout with her family. She attended Queen Elizabeth High School […]
1956 – 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of Randy Lyle Wepruk announce his passing on March 16, 2026, at the age of 69 in Thunder Bay, Ont. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Denise Wepruk (Crawford); his two children, son Daniel Wepruk (Stephanie) and […]
Spring is finally in the air, and one Fort Frances resident has an extra reason to find joy in the season as Riverside Health Care reveals the winner of the Early Bird winner for this month’s 50/50 fundraiser draw. According to a press release issued by Riverside on March 23, […]
An ongoing respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home has been expanded to include an additional unit. In a press release dated Tuesday, March 24, Riverside Health Care announced that the ongoing respiratory outbreak that had been announced for the facility’s East Wing has now been expanded to include the […]
The Dryden Ice Dogs lead their series over the Red Lake Miners 2-0 after games of 7-3 and 7-1 to start the series. The Thunder Bay North Stars lead the Ironwood Lumberjacks 2-0 after wins of 7-3 and 10-1. The Kam River Fighting Walleye lead the Sioux Lookout Bombers 3-1. […]
