Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Jasmine Bruyere has been fundraising to send her daughter Jordynne Brown, 10, to the International Presentation of Performers (IPOP) convention in Los Angeles in January. According to the IPOP convention, it promotes emerging talents to leading agents, managers, casting directors and music industry professionals. Bruyere said she has been sending […]
The Ontario government has injected $108,379 into Riverside Healthcare, to upgrade its facilities. Riverside has been awarded an Exceptional Circumstance Project (ECP) grant as part of the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) program. The funds are earmarked to replace two roof mounted air handling units and to upgrade the Honeywell […]
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Donavan Hadden, 39, of Fort Frances, Ontario on Friday, September 18, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements pending.
Submitted photo Jeff and Shelby Gustafson won these beautiful trophies hand crafted by Steve Hanson. The third time was the charm for the pair, as they learned the lake and worked their way up through the standings over the years.
Immediate proclamation of key sections of new trespass and food safety act will better protect people and livestock transport drivers WOODSTOCK – In order to keep people safe, the Ontario government is making it an offence to stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere with a motor vehicle transporting farm animals. […]
Last Saturday evening, September 19, 2020 at 11 p.m. Norma Elliott, our Pearl of the Orient, with her family at her side slipped peacefully away from us after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Norma was born to Jose and Maria (Teves) Bacang on July 1, 1940 on a plantation […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Lawrence passed away peacefully with dignity and courage, at home, surrounded by the love of his family on September 3, 2020. Devoted best friend and soulmate to Marilyn for 61 years. Loving father to Gary (Stella), Debbie (Dave), Laura (Edward), and Stephen […]
The LaBelle’s Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is set to launch this Saturday, Sept 26. Although spectators will not be allowed, and the steak dinner has been cancelled, 33 teams have already signed up for the annual one-day tournament, which begins at LaBelle’s Point Lodge, and allows anglers to fish […]
Megan Walchuk Home grown Annie van Rozen, co-owner of A.G. Produce, shows her freshly grown sweet potatoes to Wilma Wielinga, at her pop-up market in Emo on Saturday. This weekend will likely be the last market date for the producers. Shoppers can also shop at the online store, while supplies […]
A local woman from Fort Frances made the Tim Hortons Hero Cup – a cup that recognizes essential workers who rose up to the occasion when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Every week, Tim Hortons prints over 150 names of essential workers nominated by their family, friends or community members. […]
