Dear editor: While I do not support same sex unions/marriage, I support Knox United Church for opening its doors to all those who wish to hear the good news of Christ. Having said that, I say to the pastor of Knox United to counsel those who choose to stray away […]
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Kenneth Adams passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, Ont. Kenneth was born May 4, 1950 in Naongashing, Lake of the Woods. He was delivered by his Gogo (grandmother Handorgan). Kenneth is survived by his brother, […]
Philip Jeffries Bellamy, 97, of Devlin, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Philip was born May 19, 1915 in Bankend, Sask. to George and Ester Bellamy. He came to Rainy River District in the 1940s to find work. While […]
Arthur Patrick Colfer passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. in the early-morning hours of Oct. 1, 2012. He was born May 8, 1923 in Kenora, Ont., where along with his brother, James, he starred on the hockey team and finished his education before enlisting into the […]
Dmytro (Matt) Gerula passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at his home, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 79. Matt was born Nov. 2, 1932 in Sundown, Man. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Eva; sisters, Mary, Anne, and Sophie; and brothers, Bill, Mike, […]
The district did it again. Times may be tough—and the future definitely uncertain—but that didn’t stop residents, businesses, and service clubs from opening their wallets to bring a digital mammography unit to La Verendrye Hospital here. Culminating with almost $90,000 being raised during a four-hour radio-a-thon on 93.1 The Border […]
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John Tkachyk, left, Helen O’Neill, and Shirley Malen enjoyed a hearty helping of turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, and pea and carrots, with pie for dessert, during the annual Thanksgiving luncheon held Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel here.
Heather Latter Hometown comedian Ryan McMahon offered up plenty of laughs Friday night as he stopped by the Little Beaver Cultural Centre here to perform two shows as part of his “UnReserved Tour.” The tour across Canada is in celebration of McMahon becoming the first native comedian to ever tape […]
Lucas Punkari Rainy River Community College Voyageurs’ defender Megan Markuson reached for the puck while Muskie forward Alyssa Penner raced in from behind during a friendly scrimmage Friday afternoon at the ’52 Canadians Arena here. The black-and-gold now are getting ready for their first tournament of the season Oct. 25-27 […]
Lucas Punkari After avoiding the tackle of Brandon Williams (#75), Muskie Colton Craig tried to work his way around Neelin Spartans’ defensive back Dustyn Lamont on Friday afternoon here during the annual Homecoming game at Fort High. The Spartans went on to win the game 19-6, which dropped the black-and-gold […]
Staff Town council will receive a few more requests concerning the 2013 budget during its regular meeting tonight. Local resident Merv Ahrens is asking council to consider budgeting to ensure trees that have been removed in various parts of town will be replaced. In a letter to council, Ahrens noted […]
