Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Michel Koostachin is one of many who have made the trip to Queen’s Park in recent weeks. He and other northern leaders are raising red flags over Bill 5. The bill, Protecting Ontario by Enabling Economic Growth Act, would grant the Ontario government powers to exempt developers from environmental laws, municipal […]
An ex-law dean, who is believed to be hiding out in Switzerland, has been ordered to pay back more than a half a million dollars in phony expenses he filed to the University of Manitoba. Jonathan Black-Branch owes his former employer $682,449.41, as per a default judgment from the Manitoba […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada faces an increasing threat from WILDLAND FIRES, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to higher temperatures and drier conditions. IMPACTS OF WILDLAND FIRES IN CANADA According to the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, Wildland Fires are a natural hazard that occurs across Canada’s landscapes, […]
It looks like we are moving into summer like this week, and we will all be hoping the wind is more bearable. It was cold last week, and you may have noticed that your lawn did not grow much. This is the same for our pastures. I think I may […]
The United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Emo-Devlin United Church will honour this anniversary with a special church ceremony at Knox United Church in Emo on June 8 at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. Barb Miller will be conduct the service with the assistance […]
I’m generally not an eavesdropper. That might not be entirely true, because I do love to listen to what children are talking about. I like to hear the things that are important to them and what words they choose to discuss on any topic, and I love the sound of […]
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Anderson on May 18, 2025, at Riverside Hospital in Rainy River. Judy was born in Rainy River on October 1, 1941, to the late Jack and Ruth Armstrong. She grew up in Sleeman until she met Edwin Anderson and […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Juliane Good, 59, announce her passing at her Fort Frances residence on May 25, 2025. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
On March 21, 2025, with his family and friends by his side, after a hard-fought battle with diabetes, he was reunited with his beloved wife Joyce Evelyn House (Anderson) in heaven. Randy Thomas House was born December 29, 1949 in Welland, Ontario to Thomas and Georgie House. Randy was predeceased […]
It is with great sadness the family of Gregory Micheal Douglas Maki Jr. (Greg), born June 2, 1994, announce his sudden passing in Fort Frances on May 11, 2025. He is survived by his parents Melanie Maki and Greg Maki Sr. (Joyce); girlfriend Lyndsie Moore; siblings Bridgette (Zach) Henry, Richard […]
The family of Kenneth (Ken) Roy Preston announces his passing on May 19, 2025, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Ken was born in Carman, Manitoba, on August 9, 1943, to Charles and Eunice (née Hancock) Preston of Roland, Manitoba. Left to honour his memory are his […]
