Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The first call has been made on the McKinlay Woodlands Memorial Forest’s new wind phone. Lily Martin, 10, who lost her uncle to suicide last year, was the first to pick up the vintage rotary phone’s receiver following its recent installation at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area. The project – a […]
The circle of life is explained in an upcoming children’s book written by Indigenous author Brittany Luby. The book, which is published by Groundwood Books and will be available on Oct. 3, is titled Mnoomin maan’gowing The Gift of Mnoomin. The 36-page book, aimed at children ages three to six, […]
Shuniah, Ont. — An extensive four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Thunder Bay is more than half-way done following the latest added section that was unveiled last week, the Ministry of Transportation says. With the additional nine-kilometre section of the Highway 11-17 route officially put in service last week near Dorion, “58.3 […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged an individual following a report of animal abuse. On August 31, 2023 The Rainy River District OPP received information about a dog being physically harmed by the owner on numerous occasions. […]
Phyllis Pollock died at home Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Winnipeg, after a courageous lifetime battle with cancer. Phyllis was a mother of four: Gary (Laura), daughter Randi, Steven (Karen, deceased in 2010), and Robert. Phyllis also had two grandchildren, Lauren and Quinn. Born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February […]
Wazhowaageeshick Jeff Kelly Andreasen, named at birth Frances Edward Kelly (name changed after adoption), of Onigaming FN sadly passed on August 21, 2023. Jeff was born on July 15, 1973, in Red Lake to parents Leonard Sky and Janet Kelly. He is survived by his daughters Kaye-Leigh Harper Andreasen, Juliette […]
In memory of Doris Rose Cain (nee Kolynchuk), who passed away on August 28, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Doris was born on February 18, 1956, to parents Mary and William Kolynchuk. She was united in marriage to William Dale Cain of Devlin. She is […]
The family of Frederick Paul Cuthbert, aged 53, of Atikokan, Ont., sadly announce his passing on August 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born October 24, 1969, to Mary Cote (nee Galusha) and Frederick Cuthbert. Fred loved the outdoors, fishing and sitting around the campfire spending […]
“Krazy Horse” James Eastman, age 44, of Rainy River, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, with his fiancé Sue and Mama Val by his side at the Rainy River Hospital. James was born January 21, 1979, to Alexander James and Louanne Jenson in Winnipeg, Manitoba.James’ life consisted of his […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Hugh Dennis Gregory announce his passing, on September 2, 2023, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
