Local News from Across the Rainy River District
One hundred years ago on the 17th of August, 1924, two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints arrived in Bergland around 5:00 in the morning. It was a dewy, misty morning with the sun beginning to rise over the trees. They had been walking all night […]
There’s something you should know about how the National Hockey League regards Canada: It has grandfather rights, it’s necessary and it’s secondary…and I say this at the risk of sounding anti-American, which I’m decidedly not. The NHL announced its 2024-25 schedule this month. On November 18, Vancouver sports fans will […]
You can enjoy the return of warm weather and outdoor activities by preventing tick bites that can cause Lyme disease and other infections like anaplasmosis. Before your outdoor activity, you can take the following precautions to prevent tick bites: Wear light coloured long-sleeved shirts and pants to spot ticks more […]
It was nearly a perfect weekend of weather for area bass anglers competing on Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake, where the Bronzeback Classic and Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship took place in Kenora and Fort Frances respectively. It was my 23rd time fishing the FFCBC, which is always […]
Our Expo week has arrived! We have multiple tasks to accomplish this week before all our guests arrive. Some travel plans have already changed due to personal issues. This just means we have a bit more time to prepare. We are still tackling a few things on our list that […]
On July 9, 2024, surrounded by his family, Darren Michael Blattner peacefully passed away after a very lengthy battle with COPD at Edmonton’s University of Alberta Hospital ICU, where he was being evaluated for a possible lung transplant. Unfortunately, after years of struggling with his COPD, Darren caught a very […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Valerie Lynne Calder announce her passing on the evening of July 18, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital. Val/Mom/Gram was surrounded in love by family and holding Dad’s hand. Val was born in Fort Frances on October 18, 1940, and lived her […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family announces the passing of Michael in the morning of July 16, 2024, at the age of 75. “He has gone home.” Michael was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on December 24, 1948, preceded by his parents Reuben and Ester Dick; sister Dawnette (Richard); […]
It is with deep sadness the family of Jeannine Gagnon announces her passing on January 18, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home. She was born in Rainy River, Ontario, on May 21, 1946, to Rose Giroux and Albert Gagnon. Predeceased by her Mom and Dad and brother Armand. She […]
With sadness, the Hill family announces the loss of Gary Keith Hill on July 12, 2024, at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario. Keith was born to Jack and Elizabeth Hill on February 4, 1941. He was dearly loved and is survived by his wife Penelope (Penny); his children Karen […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, and grandfather Brent Silander. He is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years Michelle Silander; children Megan (Zach) Lang, Benjamin Silander, and PaigeSilander (Austin); grandson Oliver Lang; mother Grace Silander (Derald); brother Gary […]
Gordon Wallace Woollard passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the age of 100. He was born in Dominion City, Manitoba, on August 26, 1923. Gordon began working at the age of fourteen. Because of his connection with the Port Arthur and Winnipeg Sea Cadets, he found his vocation […]
