Well today I am officially back to work every day. I am challenged with our new name – I would like to say EARS, but we are now OCRC – Emo. That isn’t nearly as catchy or easy. I would have liked to have had a better sleep but that […]
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By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
While many activities were cancelled last year due to COVID-19, many were hopeful this summer would look different. As case numbers continue to rise and vaccination rollout across the province has steadily slowed down, fair games and the sweet smell of fried foods might have to sit out for another […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
Feral cats are an increasing problem across the District and indeed the country and continent. You see many stray cats around garbage dumps in towns including Rainy River. These are not just stray domestic cats out for a stroll before returning to their fireside basket to sleep away the day. […]
It is with great sadness that the children of Faith Louise (Speyser) Adair announce her return to Heavenly Father’s Arms on March 13, 2021 at La Verendrye Hospital. Faith was born on April 6, 1929 to the late Florence Ann (Blumenschiedt) and Rudolph Albert Speyser in the city of Newark, […]
Melvin Armstrong passed away at Rainy River LTC on March 10, 2021 with family at bedside. Dad was born January 3, 1925 in Shenston Township to James and Margaret Armstrong. Dad was predeceased by all of his siblings: Leo, Eddie (Kathleen), Marguerite Penney (George), Terry (Eileen), Joe (Adeline), Bob (Adele), […]
It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Peter Fylkow, who passed away peacefully March 10, 2021 at the age of 95. Peter was born in Kobylowloki, Poland on January 12, 1926 to Harry and Eva Fylkow. He came to Canada in […]
It is with profound sadness, that we share the peaceful passing of Todd Allan Baker on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home on Clearwater Lake, with his family by his side. Todd was born July 27, 1962 in Fort Frances, Ontario and lived his entire life in the Rainy […]
It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family announces the passing of Fredrick Robert Gate on March 9, 2021. He was born July 15, 1945 in Bergland, Ontario in his family home. He was the ninth child of parents Cecil and Mable Gate, and grew up on the […]
Submitted by Lenore Cates.
LVGHA News
LVGHA News
The first meeting in 2021 for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held on March 1 2021. Nine members and one guest attended virtually. President Linda Booth presided and the meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm. The Agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting, and Treasurer’s report were all […]
A jack of all trades, but a master of none. Steven Lovisa wore many hats before he found the one. One that fit just right, that is a chef’s hat. Lovisa, 36, now owns Foundry Kitchen and Bar in Port Perry. He made a few stops en route to becoming […]
The weather over the past couple of weeks across Northwest Ontario could be considered beautiful on most accounts. Warmer than normal temperatures, no snow, plenty of sun and not too many windy days. It has certainly brought about the feeling that winter is coming to an end, a feeling that […]
