June 19, 1970 – August 5, 2023 It is with broken hearts that the family of Toby Munro announces his passing on August 5, 2023, in Thunder Bay, Ont., at the age of 53. Toby worked as a Manager of Facilities and Operations for the Northwest Catholic School Board for […]
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Phillip A. Peterson, husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023, just days before his 101st birthday, with his daughter Christine and son Tom by his side. ‘Pete’ was born in Jamestown, New York, earned his pilot’s licence at a very young age and enlisted […]
With great sadness the family of Charles ‘Chuck’ Scott announces his passing on August 6, 2023. Chuck was born in Alberton Township on August 13, 1928, and attended school in Miscampbell, Ontario. Chuck worked for Central Fuel, on the Causeway bridge, and also found work for Inter-national Harvester in Hamilton, […]
There used to be a commercial that said if you want to have real time with your children, take them fishing. It must work. I remember my father renting a rowboat from Mrs. Mills and rowing my brother and myself out past the boom logs at the point. I snagged […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Above are the many happy faces involved in the 2023 Fair Queen contest. Smiling happily are the 2023 contestants, Rilee Armstrong, Isabelle Meeks, Kali Tessier, and Tatum Martin. Also looking happy and content with their last year’s reign is Mickenna Ryll (2022 queen) and first princess Mckenna McTavish. Also enjoying […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair is finally here. The fair begins tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, and goes until Saturday, August 19. This fair is a life-long tradition for many of us and a joy for the youngsters of today. Go with your family or friends, but whatever […]
Last night was one of those sleepless nights, the kind of night that saw hour after hour saunter by my bed in no particular hurry, throwing me a look of disdain, thumbing its nose at me, even snickering under its breath. I pretended not to notice, pretended I had planned […]
The Queen contestants got up and active, for charity, in the 2K a Day Challenge. Each participant was tasked with engaging in physical activity – whether walking, cycling, jogging, kayaking, farm chores or sports. The activity was up to them, but each kilometre was tracked, with the Fair Board donating […]
The residents of Rainycrest Long Term Care enjoyed a sweet surprise, when the Queen contestants arrived to assemble and serve ice cream sundaes for everyone. The event was enjoyed by all.
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The exhibition hall is a favourite stop at the Emo Fair. Seeing the produce, baking, and artwork of friends and neighbours, and the creativity of local kids is hard to beat. This year, fair goers will be treated to a full range of local talent, including photography, LEGO structures, quilting, […]
