With heavy hearts, the family of Mary Gushulak, aged 95 years, announce that on December 3, 2024, she is now resting in peace. We are grateful for the wonderful care she received as a resident of Rainycrest since 2012. She was born to Wasylka and Kostantyn Melnychuk on August 31, […]
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Leeann Johnson-Mainville passed away on December 4, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital with her daughters, son-in-law, sisters, niece, and best friend by her side. Leeann was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on October 16, 1967. Leeann is predeceased by her husband Robert (Bobby) Mainville; parents Ed and Mary Johnson; brothers […]
Born April 19, 1938, in Powassan, Ont., to Carl and Hazel (South) McDaniel passed away peacefully at her home in Brampton, Ont. Joyce received her education at Powassan Elementary and District High Schools. After graduation she attended North Bay Teachers College and earned her teachers degree. Her teaching career started […]
The family of James Morrison “Shoumug” sadly announce his passing on December 8, 2024. Shoumug was a commercial fisherman, trapper and guided on various lakes, camps, resorts this side of Ontario. He loved it on the lake, participating in Traditional ceremonies and powwow’s both traditional and competition. He traveled both […]
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Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie, Gunner Paradis, has been named Third Star this week by the SIJHL. Paradis played one game this weekend, but he faced enough shots for two. Paradis got the nod on Saturday night in Dryden for the Lakers, coming off a 4-2 home loss on Friday. On […]
Canada the 51st State? Or more correctly the 51st through the 60th state. Only a US president with imperialist thoughts would even consider annexing Canada. Such is Donald Trump. It is not the first instance where annexing Canada has been considered from south of our undefended border. In the war […]
From Riverside Foundation
Press release
Press release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the Halloween 50/50 jackpot is Ernest McCormack of Morson, ON with the winning ticket number OO-6962460. Ernest is the lucky recipient of $8,875, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made on November […]
The annual Township of LaVallee’s Christmas potluck takes place this Sunday (December 15 at the Devlin Hall. Doors open at 3p.m. and supper will be served at 5p.m. The Township of LaVallee will purchase the turkeys and hams. Bring your favourite salad, hot dish or dessert. There will be a […]
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and in the spirit of the festive season, it is important to practice and make time for safety. HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Consider using LED lights and hang them with nail free clips for your outdoor/indoor rated lights. Remember, use lights that have the mark of […]
- By Robin McCormick
The annual Stuff A Cruiser was held throughout the Rainy River district last Saturday (December 7th.) The Emo Stuff A Cruiser event resulted in a very successful day of donations. 1,916.3 pounds of donations were gathered along with monetary donations. This was the largest amount of donations in five years. […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -27 C (-17 F). Tomorrow will see mainly sunny skies during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of -20 (-4) and a low of -30 (-22). Friday will once more see sunny skies […]
The President of the Manitoba Metis Federation, David Chartrand, and Chief of Staff, Al Benoit, sat with Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister, Gary Anandasangaree and member of Parliament, Dan Vandal, on November 30, 2024, for the signing of the first modern-day treaty between the government of Canada and the government of the […]
