Local News from Across the Rainy River District
EAR FALLS — Dozens of people, including forestry and mill workers and union and political officials rallied in support of the Ear Falls sawmill on Saturday. Katrina Peterson, the president of the Unifor union local that represents mill and woodlands workers affected by the recent indefinite idling of the Interfor-owned […]
DID YOU KNOW? Young Trick-or-Treaters will soon take over the night, but even spooky characters need to be safe and celebrate right. Help them celebrate Hallowe’en right by ensuring your yard and pathway are free of hazards: STAY SAFE WHILE TRICK-OR-TREATING: BE CAUTIOUS WITH TREATS (CANDY, OTHER FOOD ITEMS, & […]
It was another great weekend in the Rainy River District. The wind was a bit strong, but it really helped to dry things up. It is still sticky on top and where the animals congregate but over all not that bad. I will be happy when I can get my […]
‘Bazil’ The family of Shane (Bazil) Copenace announce his passing on October 7, 2025, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Bazil was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 15, 1989, to Judy Ann Copenace and Warren Russell Disbrowe. Bazil was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba with […]
Deanna Mary Coughlin passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 16. She was born May 15, 2009, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, to her loving father Craig Coughlin. Deanna was predeceased by her Papa Lawrence Jewett; as well as her […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Gauthier. Mark, in his 67th year, passed away at home in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 22, 2025. Mark was born in South Porcupine, Ontario, on July 23, 1959. Mark predeceased by his father Donald Gauthier and his […]
June 26, 1928 – October 25, 2025 It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene Hanson on October 25, 2025 in Rainy River, Ontario. Irene was born on her family’s homestead in Sprague, Manitoba. Irene was the second of five children and her family lived a […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Jenson announces his sudden but peaceful passing on October 21, 2025, at the age of 64. Bob was born on July 25, 1961, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Bette Carpenter and the late Clifford Jenson. Left to cherish his […]
June 29, 1956 – October 18, 2025 With deep respect for all that knew him, worked with him, raced with him, shared a cold beer with him, and made memories with him – we announce the passing of W.W. (Wayne) Jewell, who departed this life on October 18, 2025, at […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Melvin Jourdain, 79, of Couchiching First Nation on October 22, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Melvin was born on March 17, 1946, in Fort Frances to parents Mose and Regina Jourdain. He was a residential school survivor in Manitoba and […]
Georgina Plichta was called suddenly by God on October 20, 2025, though she bravely endured many illnesses for years and was prepared for this day. Georgina, our mom, was born on October 30, 1943, in La Lima, Honduras. She was the eldest daughter of Gregoria Trochez and Horacio Ortez. Mom […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Skirten of Fort Frances. After a recent diagnosis of cancer, Ray passed away peacefully in his home on October 27, 2025 at the age of 74. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner Jackie Hagen; daughter Melissa […]
