Shannon Carlson, with her rescues Jack and Sophie, is organizing a stuff a bus event for pet supplies, which she will donate to animal rescue organizations. – Submitted photo
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Natali Trivuncic
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Adopting or fostering a pet is not an option for everyone, but by donating to the Stuff the Bus for Animal Rescues fundraiser, animals in shelters can receive the food, toys and treats they need. The fundraiser will be held at the Peterbilt parking lot located at 505 McIrvine […]
Voyageurs National park has earned Dark Sky certification, for its spectacular night skies, free of light pollution. Quetico Provincial Park is also seeking certification, and expected to join Voyageurs as a Dark Sky Park in the next few months. – Erik Frenstad photo
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced two new cases in the Rainy River district on Monday and Tuesday. The two cases in Rainy River are not related but both cases are related to out of region travel. Of the five new cases in the area, three were travel related, one […]
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Voyageurs National Park, Voyageurs Conservancy, and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are pleased to announce the certification of Voyageurs National Park as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes Voyageurs National Park for the exceptional quality of its dark night skies and for the park’s commitment to preserving darkness […]
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At a Special Board Meeting on December 8, 2020, the Rainy River District School Board appointed Carla Magisano to fill the vacant seat in the west end of the District, previously held by David Loewen. At its November meeting, the Board accepted Loewen’s resignation and declared the Trustee seat vacant […]
Oh, my it’s the middle of December! I really thought that I had picked up a few gifts here and I might be in good shape but as I sorted out my spare room, I felt kind of sick that I am missing out on gifts for some special people. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Larson announces her sudden passing on Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home in Rainy River, Ont. Janet was born on February 15, 1949 in Rainy River to Alexander and Katherine Gibbins. She grew up in Big Island First Nation. […]
His family sadly announces his passing on November 10, 2020, at Boundary Trails Hospital following a struggle with cancer. He was born on June 10, 1950 to Aurise (Guimond) Hogue and L. A. Hogue in Fort Frances, Ontario. He attended St. Mary’s School, graduated from Fort High and later attended […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sophie Ballan announces her passing on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 90. She was united in marriage to Peter Ballan on February 26, 1949. Sophie was predeceased by her parents; husband Pete on December […]
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Devin Edward Ball, age 28, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Devin was born on June 27, 1992 in Fort Frances, Ontario and lived with his family in Devlin until he graduated from […]
