Ozaawaagan – Atik odoodemon It with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Randall Kenneth Jack, 32, of Thunder Bay, Ont., and formerly of Big Grassy First Nation on April 17, 2025. Randall was born September 4, 1992, in Rainy River, Ont., to Parents Fred Copenace and Sandra Jack. […]
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Kathleen Susan Martin (Katie Sue, Lil’ Red) passed away unexpectedly in Fort Frances, Ontario, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 28. Katie was born November 24, 1996, in Fort Frances to David Martin of Fort Frances and Loretta Martin of Rainy River, Ontario. She leaves behind her two […]
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A beloved uncle who continues to help guide and advise. A cousin who helped this beautiful borderland become like home two decades ago. A roommate during a tenure in graduate school with whom many laughs, stories, and memories were shared. His partner, a pillar of beauty and strength, who walks […]
DID YOU KNOW? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at: www.getprepared.gc.ca YOUR HOME EMERGENCY PLAN: THE FINAL FOUR STEPS STEP 5 – PLAN FOR PETS STEP 6 – PLAN FOR SPECIFIC RISKS STEP […]
Tonight will see a few showers ending near midnight then remaining cloudy with a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of 2 (36). Friday will see cloudy […]
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Steve Hartman and his philosophy and pursuit of those moments when people demonstrate what is best about humanity – kindness. I applaud him for seeking out these stories and bringing them to us, especially in this climate of greed […]
FEATURED EVENT The Rainy River District Festival of the Arts The Festival Highlights Concert will be held TONIGHT! Tuesday Apr. 29 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre $5 admission, everyone is welcome. Events Calendar Kids and Company’s final show of their 30th season is Wednesday Apr. 30 at 6 p.m. […]
While the final shape of the thing remains to be seen, the Liberal Party of Canada will form the next federal government. According to the preliminary results coming in from closed polls to Elections Canada, the Liberal Party of Canada has secured enough ridings in the country to form the […]
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In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, we have declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak on the West Wing in addition to the existing outbreak on the East Wing. Enhanced visitor restrictions include visitation, with only two (2) visitors or caregivers permitted to visit at a time. Visitors should only meet with […]
The Conservative Party of Canada would be leading a minority government today, if Canada’s youngest “voters” had their say. CIVIX Canada is a non-partisan Canadian Charity dedicated to strengthening democracy through civic education. The group partnered with Elections Canada to once again hold Student Vote Canada, a program that brings […]
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KENORA – Eric Melillo has been re-elected for a third term in Kenora-Kiiwetinoong. With 132 out of 157 polls reporting late Monday night, the Conservative had just over 50 per cent of the 22,605 votes counted, well ahead of Liberal Charles Fox’s 34 per cent and New Democrat Tania Cameron’s […]







