Press Release The first baby of 2014 in Rainy River District was born on New Year’s Day—and it’s a girl! Jasper Isla Dennis was born at La Verendrye Hospital at 8:37 a.m., weighing in at seven pounds, 15 oz. Proud parents are Tyson and Robyn Dennis of Fort Frances, and […]
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Dear editor: Our area has had three fatalities this month due to poor road conditions. On our return trip from Thunder Bay last Tuesday (Dec. 17), my husband and I came upon one of these accidents. The road conditions deteriorated significantly once we entered Rainy River District. I have travelled […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis dubbed 2013 one of the “most challenging” that he can remember while serving on town council and he feels more challenges lie ahead in 2014. As in past years, the economical state of the community remains at the forefront, with uncertainties about the […]
The local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” is set to go for tomorrow—and it’s not too late to sign up. For those wanting to “take the plunge,” which will start at 1 p.m. behind La Place Rendez-Vous, pledge sheets are available at Emes Financial, Canadian Tire, and the Rendez-Vous. […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Mary Gavin of Emo, Ont. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Lake of The Woods Hospital in Kenora. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2013 at 1 p.m. from the Emo Knox United Church. A complete funeral announcement to follow.
Unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2013 Dianne Gohn of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away at the age of 62. Diane was born July 9, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Les and Iris (Hands) Gohn. She was raised on the family farm in Chapple Twp., near the Off Lake Church, until […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Kathryn Oakes-Sisco announces her sudden passing on Dec. 20, 2013. Kathy’s bright light touched many people’s lives, sharing with them her enormous capacity for compassion, kindness, and joy in life. No matter what, she was always there to lend a helping […]
George A. Balaski, 88, of International Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. George was born on July 9, 1925 in International Falls, and he was a lifelong resident. He attended St. Thomas School and Falls High School. George served in the U.S. […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Nesbit, after a battle with cancer, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. at the age of 56. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Charlotte Christine (Harris), Frank and Marianne; and his […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of James Robert “Shadow” Perreault announces his passing on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Green Funeral Home with Father Victor DeGagne officiating. Friends may visit with the family on […]
Joey Payeur With a new year just around the corner, it’s intriguing to look back at the old year and see just how many new additions there were to the sporting landscape in Rainy River District. From the first-time champions of Fort Frances’ premiere summertime event to the rebirth of […]
Bob Tkachuk Once again the 26th-annual Boxing Day Squash Tournament was full with 24 players. For the first time a female played in the tourney with great results. Sunset Country Squash Clubs ex-junior, 16-year-old Anika Alexander, now training in Winnipeg, made it to the semis, defeating Jeff Gustafson 2-1, her […]
