Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A two-year study on honey bee health in colonies placed on canola fields is nearing its completion, yielding positive results for those involved. The University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Honey bee health lab, initiated the study in 2023 to investigate the effects of pesticide use […]
Riley McPhee spent 14 years in addiction. Last week, she celebrated nine months sober. It is often said that when an addict is ready to change their life, they’re ready — though sometimes the system isn’t always ready to support them. For years, Sault Ste. Marie has been at the […]
Jeers to Trump and his United States of Arrogance! For the last 30 years I have supported Minnesota’s economy by travelling a few times a year to enjoy rad trips for fun, entertainment, casinos, dining and shopping, and now I am a Canadian citizen that is not comfortable travelling or […]
Growing potatoes seems to be one of the most popular topics among gardeners. There are many myths created about the proper way to grow potatoes. This article is meant to provide you with an outline of what conditions a potato needs to thrive and produce a large crop, a few […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada is facing a critical and escalating shortage of firefighters. The number of volunteer firefighters, which stood at over 126,000 in 2016, has plummeted by more than 38,600 as of 2024. This significant decline leaves numerous communities across our vast country dangerously understaffed, jeopardizing their ability to […]
Well, I am not in the best of moods these days and the weather is a big part of it. (Yes, I know we cannot change that.) Friday night and Saturday’s weather was nothing but a disaster. Wet calves and strong winds are just a recipe for disaster. Thankfully the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Alice Louise Allan, 81, passed away on March 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The family of Margaret King, 67, of Rainy River, Ontario, are saddened to announce her passing on March 18, 2025, at Rainy River Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Phyllis Rae Kivari, longtime resident of Castlegreen Co-operative and most recently Bethammi Nursing Home, started her heavenly journey on February 20, 2025, with her daughters by her side. Born on March 18, 1935, she was the first daughter of Benjamin and Lila (Shannon) Hadley. Phyl (who disliked the name “Phyllis”) […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Louise Pasechko announce her passing at La Verendrye Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 97. Mary was the eldest of two daughters, born to Effie and Mike Pasechko on August 31, 1927, at the Border Mill […]
The family of Isaac Prince announces his passing on March 10, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Isaac was born in Kenora on July 9, 1946, to Margaret Mosher (Prince) and Albert John Wilson. He is remembered by his sons Darren and Ian and daughters Tanya and Jennifer. Isaac also leaves behind […]
Wabshki-gonay-gahbahwiik Sadly, the family announces the passing of Agnes Spencer, 91, of Seine River First Nation on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. Agnes was born March 11, 1934, in Couchiching First Nation to parents Ben and Madeline Johnson. She united in marriage to George […]
