Local News from Across the Rainy River District
I enjoy reading Kim Jo Bliss’ column in the Fort Frances Times as it brings back memories of living on a small farm with my mother and three siblings and a variety of animals. Back in the 1940’s many people lived on similar farms trying to make a living and […]
Well this is my last week to be a full-time farmer! Time truly flies by. I have mixed feelings about it. I look forward to my scheduled days and of course a regular pay cheque. I seemed to have had a bit of a crazy calving year. It can always […]
It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of Shirley Elaine Payne (nee Schmidt), who passed peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Shirley was born during the “dirty thirties” on a farm in Saskatchewan in 1936. She leaves to mourn her four children, Belinda Knopf (James), David Payne (Shelley), […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Hubert (Bert) Larocque, 83 years, announce his passing on March 1, 2021 during heart surgery in Toronto. Bert was born on February 11, 1938 in Pinewood, Ont. to Leonide and Valeda Larocque (Landry). He was the fifth in a family of […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Della Badiuk announces her passing on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Della was born on September 5, 1928 in Stuartburn, Manitoba to George and Lena Gushuliak. She grew up on the family farm. She was united in […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their dear loved one Gordon Donald Olson on March 3, 2021 at the Rainy River Hospital. Gordon was born in Emo Ontario on June 7, 1944 to Art and Thelma Olson. He grew up at the family homestead […]
Billy Don Drennan, born October 7, 2004, the beautiful son of Christal Dolph and Joseph Drennan, chose to end his journey on this earth Friday, March 5, 2021. He is survived by his parents Christal Dolph (Kevin) and Joseph Drennan (Candace); his siblings Charles, Danielle and Ally; his grandparents Kathy […]
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Lloyd on Sunday, March 7, 2021 who fell to the dreaded cancer and quietly passed in his bed surrounded by love at his home in Nestor Falls. Walter was born on August 28, 1936 in Devlin, Ontario to […]
The pandemic seemed to be the Fort Frances Lakers’ biggest challenge this year, but with recent allegations against former head coach Bernie Lynch, the source of their troubles is even bigger. CBC broke the news on March 4 that Lynch was suspended for inappropriate texts and emails to a player, […]
My all-time favourite dessert, no matter what the occasion is Crème Caramel.Crème Caramel is much like Crème Brûlée, but the caramelized sugar goes into the ramekin first, rather than torched on top. The result is a complex caramel layer on top of the inverted custard and a residual complex caramel […]
When I think about March, ice fishing is the first thing that comes to mind. Since the early 2000’s I have spent more days on the ice through this month than doing anything else, taking advantage of the weather and the excellent fishing opportunities. Many of my biggest walleye, pike, […]
