Marie Johnston/UoW-Madison photo Two different species of Asian jumping worms (Amynthas agrestis, left and Amnthas tokionesis) are on display in this photo from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Soil Science. The worms get their names from the distinctive thrashing, snake-like movements they make when disturbed. The worm on the […]
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It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Janet K.A. Young on March 21, 2020, at LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born December 9, 1939, in Emo, Ontario. Janet grew up in the rural area of Emo. She was the youngest of four children growing […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Erva Fay Pfannmuller announces her passing on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital. Erva was born on December 21, 1931 in Grandview, Manitoba to Rosella and Stuart Chambers. As a young woman she worked as a waitress, it […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Darrell Mosley announce his passing on Tuesday September 8, 2020 in Thunder Bay, ON of a broken heart. He left to join his beloved Sammi. Darrell was born on December 14, 1955 in Fort Frances, ON to Olaf and Patricia Mosley. […]
Miigwaneyaash Minewa Niizhwe Izhinikaazo Ma’iingan Ododeman It with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Justin James McGinnis, 45, of Rainy River First Nations on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence. Justin was the first and only son born June 20, 1975 to Leona and Harvey. He […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Edwin Hector Gouliquer announces his passing on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. He was blessed with the support of his wife Gail, daughter Therese, son-law Grant and granddaughter Katherine, who were at his side through every […]
With broken hearts we announce that our loving mother and grandmother left us on September 4, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving son by her side, just as she would have wished. Marvel was born September 15, 1937 and spent her whole life in the Emo […]
Finnegan is my cat. He used to be part of a furniture-scratching duo, Olympic level. I’m sure you can guess the name of his partner if you put some thought to it. Casey. Casey and Finnegan were brothers, two tiny malnourished abandoned orange kittens who found sanctuary in my house. […]
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Three volunteers joined a rescue mission, after three vessels failed to report after a One-Man Lake fishing tournament. On the evening of Sept 6, during the last day of One-Man lake Walleye Classic in Wabaseemoong First Nation, north of Kenora, three vessels failed to report to weight-in. One vessel was […]
I planted a garden this year just like many others in this pandemic year. It was not a large garden measuring a scant three feet by eight feet. It was a raised garden so that I didn’t have to bend over to weed or pick vegetables. The rows of radishes, […]
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for the riding of Thunder Bay – Rainy River, invites all young Canadians from the ages of 15-24 to apply to the 2020-2021 Constituency Youth Council. “The Constituency Youth Council is an opportunity for youth to learn about Canada’s political process, discuss their viewpoints on […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Out of the Cold Shelter housed by the Apostolic Way Church is set to open for overnight stays starting December 1. The shelter is currently only open as a warming centre. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), said he hopes […]
