Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The West Rainy River District Lion’s Club is busily preparing for their annual Hunter’s Dinner. This year’s dinner takes place November 4 at the Stratton Recreation Centre. Advance tickets only are being sold, with only 450 tickets available to be purchased. The cost of the meal is $25.00 per person, […]
Dear editor, I think raising the toll is out of touch of the average person crossing the border. The current Bridge is old and dilapidated and needs too much costly repair I think its time we tell the Canadian government to collaborate with the state of Minnesota and build a […]
Knowing that another long winter lies ahead, I have been spending a lot of time in my boat over the past few weeks, enjoying the nice fall weather we’ve been getting. I received a pair of messages from friends this week asking me about the walleye fishing. The typical humps […]
October is the month the official Thanksgiving holiday happens for Canadians but gratitude is something that’s great to make part of our daily thoughts and words year-round. Two simple words “Thank You” can go a long way for the person who hears them as well as the person who says […]
I seemed to have gotten behind in August and still haven’t got back on track. Though we are tackling the list of jobs at the Station it seems we are still struggling. I think in the back of everyone’s mind is how long this decent weather is going to last […]
This year’s Muskie Cheerleaders are definitely adding to the spirit of Muskie school sports. The 2022/2023 cheerleaders are made up of 20 enthusiastic girls – 13 in grade 9-12 and seven in grade 7-8. Janine Tucker is their coach/moral support and all the other excellent qualities that come with being […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Shirley Armstrong (Lauzon) announces her passing on October 12, 2023, at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home with her family by her side. Shirley was born on February 16, 1935, to the late Antoine and Florrie Lauzon in Pinewood, Ontario. She met […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Dilys Maud Buchan (nee Williams) announces her passing on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. Dilys was born on January 25, 1934, in the front room of the Williams family home, in Hengoed, Glamorgan, Wales. A graduate […]
The family of Donald Earl Chambers of Fort Frances is very saddened to announce his passing on October 13, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. A funeral is planned for Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Fort Frances Legion at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted […]
In the early morning hours at Rainy Crest Long Term Care Home, September 27, 2023, in his 92nd year our father William (Bill) Dobransky peacefully completed his earthly journey. Born on June 12, 1931, to immigrant parents Mike and Anna, Dad grew up on the family farm in the north […]
Aden M. Gingrich, 80 years of age, of Mine Centre, Ont., entered into the presence of his Saviour on October 11, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. His battle with Parkinson’s is over and the Crown of Life is won! Aden was born near Elmira, Ont., on […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Scott Christopher Grynol announce his passing on October 8, 2023. Scott will be lovingly missed by his mother Charmaine Saunders; brother Aaron Grynol; sister-in-law Shannon Grynol; nieces Aella and Finley Grynol; his girlfriend and the love of his life Natasha Gaspar; […]
