Is this Sasquatch or just Peter Michniewich’s sub arctic grizzled COVID-19 look, spotted in Rainy River as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Can the vaccination jab be far away? – Jack Elliott photo
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A familiar face has joined the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) Board of Directors after being elected at the organization’s 59th annual general meeting which was hosted virtually this week. Joining the BFO Board of Directors is Kim Jo Bliss, who will fill a vacant seat as director at-large for […]
March 1 usually brings us longer days and some good heat from the sun. Mind you, it was -27 when I went out this morning! Calves continued to keep me busy last week and as of today I am waiting on the last 10! I did run into some problems […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Elaine Morneau announce the peaceful passing of a feisty lady on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care with her daughter by her side. Marge was born on October 9, 1929 in Densil, Saskatchewan to Domase and Viva Grouette. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Adrian Gosselin announce his passing on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Bob passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born April 24, 1942 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Fred and Bess Gosselin. He grew up in Fort Frances […]
It is with great sadness that after a brief illness and surrounded by family and loved ones, our beloved Nancy left us to be with the Lord. She was born in Fort Frances, the daughter of Alice and Roy Tinkess and granddaughter of Norrie and Mabel Godin. She quit school […]
Giiwedingaabaw (Standing in the North) Caribou Clan of Rainy River First Nations Lionel’s family announces his sudden passing on February 21, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1975 in Emo, Ontario. Lionel is predeceased by his grandparents James and Imelda Horton, Lucyna Dimmock and Ernest Dimmock; father Delbert Horton […]
Violet passed away at 98 years, peacefully with her family at her side in the early morning on March 2, 2021. She was born in Kingsford Township Emo to the late Margaret and William Bennell on December 10, 1922. As a young girl she worked with her sisters in her […]
Competitive bass fishing is a crazy activity or sport, however you want to look at it. The highs are so high and the lows are so low, it’s really a roller coaster. When I started competing at the pro level in 2013 I was star struck to be competing against […]
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Four northern arts organizations are recipients of a one-time cash injection from the Ontario government. Yesterday, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, announced $24 million, to be spread across 140 galleries, theatres, festivals and other organizations. In Northwestern Ontario, the De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Storytellers in Wikwemikong received $265,473. […]
It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, gardeners all want to fill their gardens to the brim with all the enticing plants available. That is why gardeners get very excited when the nurseries open in the spring and the planting season starts. I write this […]
