Diane Maxey Dear editor, Major kudos to all of the organizers of the July 1st activities. It was amazing to see individuals as well as families enjoying various events, along with the food booths and performing areas. Seeing the Point Park active was a sight to behold, an occurrence which […]
fftimes
After a courageous battle with cancer, Phyllis passed away peacefully, at La Verendrye General Hospital on July 1, 2016. Phyllis was born March 10, 1947 to Nicholas and Lillian Ogier. Phyllis was raised and lived in Rainy River District. Phyllis attended school in Rainy River and LaVallee. She also lived […]
With very heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved sister, Lucille Elaine Morrison, on July 2, 2016. Lucille will be welcomed by her mother, Helen; her father, Bill; and niece, Danielle. Lucille is survived by her sons, Dustin and Levan; her grandchildren, Dreyden and Jordyn; […]
Sadly we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Marvel Emma Engler. Mom passed away peacefully in the early morning of Feb. 20, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A lifelong resident of Fort Frances, Mom was predeceased by her husband, Mike, and son, Scooper (Mike […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA—The federal Liberals could easily drop any mention of sex or gender from identity documents like passports immediately, notwithstanding concerns civil servants have expressed about the idea privately for more than a year, a senior official with the Canadian Human Rights Commission says. Marcella Daye, the […]
Joey Payeur For a fastball rookie, Kamryn Sandelovich had a pretty polished swing as she took her cuts in the sixth inning last night for the Couchiching Lady Raiders in their Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League game against the host Fort Frances Her-icanes at VanJura Park. The teenager grounded […]
The Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla.—A Florida man who authorities say accidentally shot and killed his 14-year-old son at a shooting range is blaming himself—not the gun—for the death. Clayton Brumby, 64, told the Tampa Bay Times (http://bit.ly/29cvgnU ) a smoking hot shell casing went down the back of his shirt, […]
The Canadian PressCamille Bains VANCOUVER—A man accused of making false teeth from modelling clay said a petition filed against him by three dental regulatory organizations in British Columbia is cruel and unnecessary. Matthew Block said in a B.C. Supreme Court document filed by his girlfriend that he has already informed […]
The Canadian Press DELTA, B.C.—About 90 percent of a peat bog south of Vancouver is expected to regenerate in the coming years, but it could take a century before the entire area recovers from a fire that tore through it yesterday, says the head of a conservation society. Eliza Olson, […]
Press Release Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that this year’s Canada Day Cash Lottery was able to raise a net profit of over $16,000. These profits will be used to purchase five high-low beds for Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The big draw took place July […]
Cameron Penney Quinn Miller was busy focusing on driving her “Dash and Dot robot” around the ’52 Canadians Arena during a Rec ‘N Crew activity yesterday afternoon. The robots were supplied by Seven Generations and can be used to teach youngsters about problem solving and how to code.
