Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The prospect of loads of spent nuclear-fuel rods being hauled by transport trucks or rail cars through rural Northwestern Ontario to a future remote underground storage site remains a touchy topic, despite the project proponent’s latest assurances. In unveiling its 2024 annual report this week, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization […]
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Randy Thomas House, 75, of Fort Frances, Ontario, after a long battle with diabetes, on March 21, 2025. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
The family of Margaret S. King announce that in the morning hours of March 18, 2025, Margaret, at 67, lost her battle with cancer at the Rainy River Hospital and has gone to meet her Lord JESUS. Margaret was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on December 9, 1957, to George […]
On March 10, 2025, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend of many, Wayne “Clyde” Lengyel, passed. After 81 years of a life well lived, he was able to rejoin his wife Katy. Wayne, known to his siblings as Sonny, was born January 27, 1944, to Mable Lengyel (Ayotte) and John […]
The Guthrie United Church is hosting an Easter Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 12, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. This always lovely afternoon will serve desserts, coffee and tea. There will be both a penny and bake table. Donations of baking and penny table […]
I do my best thinking while I walk, and I love to walk. I sometimes get so lost in my thoughts I am transported to a magical place where no burdens are allowed to follow me. It is my form of meditation. I think of many things while I walk, […]
Marilyn Allan, a cherished educator and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. With her dear friends by her side, Marilyn took her last breath at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Born on April 10, 1944, Marilyn grew up at 8 Phoenix Drive in Scarborough, […]
Featured Event The Dirty Catfish Brass Band will play at the Townshend Theatre TONIGHT! Doors at 7 p.m. show at 7:30 part of the Tour de Fort Concert series. Tickets available at the door. EVENTS CALENDAR Lenten Fish Fries will take place each Friday of Lent starting tomorrow at St. […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak on the East Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place. Only two (2) visitors or caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only visit one resident […]
Fort Frances, ON – Residents of Fort Frances face significant cuts to library services in the year ahead, according to CUPE 65, which represents library workers in the northwestern Ontario town. “We have heard from management that there will be a significant cut in funding that will eliminate student positions […]
