Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Atikokan will be considered part of the local service area as Canada’s Impact Assessment Agency considers the proposal to develop a deep geological repository for nearly six million spent nuclear fuel bundles in the Revell Lake area about 85 km northwest of the town. The town is cited, along with […]
Gardeners are always looking for great plants to add to their gardens and columbine is an excellent choice, especially for shade or woodland-type gardens. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.) is native to the Thunder Bay District. It can be found growing in many areas, including the forest. It is an early bloomer, […]
Mentors are very special. There is something implicit in their mission. That is: Don’t simply create more followers nor more carbon copies. In the words of the late Gordon Tootoosis’ character Cecil Delaronde from Blackstone, “Leadership is not ascent to power. It is submission to service.” Over the years, some very […]
When I was in high school, I had an English teacher who everyone seemed to hate. It wasn’t until several years later that I realized the gift he had given me. Mr. Bond had a schedule for every one of his Grade 10 students to complete an essay every six […]
I feel like one of the best weekends of our year just passed by so quickly! At our barn cleanup, one of the members said to me, “I am already excited for the next Emo Fair.” It is just like Christmas with a lot of prep and excitement and then […]
We’ve been talking about how just one person can make a difference. If we are able to find even one other person to work together with, we can make even greater differences. Not only does having someone to join forces with give us companionship, but it also augments the positive […]
It was going to take something special to take down Russ Deserre at the Atikokan Men’s Senior Open, and a former Atikokanite had what it took. Former Atikokanite Gareth Payne (Outers 1991-92) put on a great performance, carding a five-under par 67 to take the title from Desserre (his Outers […]
There was no morning, no east where a sun might rise and no west into which it could vanish. There were no oceans reflecting moonlight, no mountains holding snow, and no breeze wrapping around leaves. Moreover, there was not a single eye and nothing for one to witness. And then, […]
Did you know? Before heading off to college or university, students are encouraged to prepare for unforeseen situations by assembling a safety kit that includes the following essential items: Campus and off-campus life: A message to students When diving into the excitement of academic life, it is easy to get […]
George Bliss, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 80. George was born on January 27, 1946, in Coatbridge, Scotland, to his loving parents, the late George Bliss Sr. and Ruth Bryce. […]
Diane Fortier passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the Rainy River Long-Term Care Home. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Evelyn Burgess; her sister Carol Bell; and her granddaughter Sarah Wall. Diane will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Russell Fortier. She is […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Joan Hagarty on Friday, August 14, at Rainy River Hospital. Joan was born in Rainy River on April 11, 1941, to Idris and Ruth Lyons. The family moved to B.C. shortly after and then back to Baudette, […]
