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The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is pleased to announce the re-election of Debbie Ewald as Chair and Andrew Hallikas as Vice Chair by acclamation during the first board meeting of 2024 held on January 18. The DRRSB delivers Early Learning and Child Care, Ontario Works, Community Housing, […]

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The Ice Box of the Nation Open Bonspiel ran at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre from Jan. 12-14, hosted by the International Falls Curling Club. The event saw 32 teams from across the area in both the US and Canada come to curl. Rumor has it the prime rib […]

Dear editor, What a great opportunity to at least investigate and possibly bring a new Assisted Living facility to fruition – The Copper River Inn is for sale, and it would make creating an Assisted Living facility easy. All the amenities are already within the building, such as nice size […]

If I’m being honest, I wasn’t disappointed when the mild weather made its return late last week across Northwest Ontario. The January cold snap was needed and solidified the ice on area lakes but I don’t love the extreme cold as I’m sure most of you don’t either. While we’re […]

Sadly the family announces the passing of Allan Kellar, 87, of Emo,Ontario, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Emo Health Centre. Allan was born on June 2, 1936, to parents Lawrence and Evelyn (nee Allan) Kellar. In his early years Allan worked at numerous jobs including the Mando Camps […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Ken Morrison announce his sudden passing on January 11, 2024, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Ken was born in Fort Frances, Ont., on February 14, 1955, to parents Joan Calder and Albert “Hat” Morrison. Ken’s passions were music and […]

It is with deep sadness the family of Linnea Nixon, age 93, announces her passing on January 23, 2024.Linnea passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, listening to her favourite music with her family by her side. Linnea was born in Pratt Twp, Bergland, Ontario, on July […]

Nedamaanakwad nindigo Migizi nindoodem Raymond Clifford Wilson was born on August 12, 1935. Ray passed away at his home on January 22, 2024. Ray was 88 years old. Ray was predeceased by his parents Lucy Adams and Albert Wilson; by his two brothers Wallace and Gordon Wilson; and by his […]

Bimashe-akiing Azhawebiz-akiing Sturgeon Clan Born April 5 1945, Wayne was from the Little Eagle reserve. Through his humble manner and great sense of humour Wayne shared his wisdom, traditional knowledge, life on the land with many family and friends. Anyone who knew Wayne saw his gifts and talents. He shared […]