Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Welcome back to “Pet of the Week”. Although we took a bit of a break from the newspaper column over the summer and early fall, we certainly have not taken a break from helping cats. As we approach our one-year anniversary, we are proud to say we have now taken […]
Maawandobinesiik gii’izhinikaazoBaashkinegaabowik gaye’gi’inaWazhashkon ogii’ooteminan. It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Jessie Boshkaykin announces her passing on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the La Verendrye General Hospital Lillian was born on May 21, 1936, in Crane Lake, Ontario to Earl and Richilda Menson. The family lived in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Murray Edward Hutchins announces his sudden passing in Thunder Bay, Ontario on September 6, 2021, at the age of 54. Murray was born on October 13, 1966, to Madeline and Bernard (Bernie) Hutchins in Fort Frances, Ontario. Following the passing of […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Vera Hutka, 90, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care, Fort Frances, Ontario, on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Vera was born March 9, 1931, in Heaslip, Manitoba, to parents Herman and Lucille Bales. Vera was one of seven children. She graduated Norwood Collegiate High School as […]
The Treaty #3 Oshkiniigiig Youth Executive Council (T3YEC) is a grassroots group of youth who were traditionally selected in 2019 to provide a youth voice within Treaty #3, provincial, and federal forums. The Treaty #3 territory is 55,000 square miles across Southern Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. “On behalf of the […]
It was 44 years ago this week that Number 44 gave baseball a World Series record that may stand forever, and gave a Montreal baseball writer the most memorable sports moment of both their careers. Reggie Jackson hit three home runs on three pitches to make the New York Yankees […]
Expensive gifts and changes in behaviour can be indicators that your loved one is caught up or being groomed for human trafficking, one local program co-ordinator says. Anyone can be caught up in these situations. There are lots of ways to tell if your loved one may be going down […]
Light, temperature, humidity and ventilation are chief home environmental factors affecting plant growth. Any one of these factors in incorrect proportions will prevent proper plant growth indoors. Before purchasing any houseplant you need to do your research and take a look at your home and its environmental conditions before you […]
The Alcoholics Anonymous meeting schedule has changed for Fort Frances. There are currently only two meetings, being offered at Knox United Church. Tuesday and Thursday night meetings have been discontinued. Meetings are now scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 8 p.m., downstairs in McMillan Hall. Covid protocols are […]
One man held in custody on multiple charges (FORT FRANCES, ON) Several Rainy River District residents have court appear- ances later this fall to answer to charges of Impaired Driving related offences. On the 15th of October 2021 at approximately 6:00 pm, Members of the Rainy River District Detachment as […]
Since I was a little kid I have always loved fishing in the fall. Some of the best opportunities of the whole year are happening right now for bass, crappies, walleye, pike and musky. My belief is that our fish know that a long winter is coming so they feed […]
