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Rainy River District Mens Fastpitch playoffs got underway last night.  These are the updated standings and stats after the final regular season games on Thursday, July 27, along with first-round playoff matchups.  FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS 1. Frequency Hearing Stratton Eagles  12-3    .800  RF: 142  RA: 74 2. Sight […]

Fort Frances Lakers forward Brady Wicklund has committed to Lake Region State College for the 2023-24 season, as a member of the Royals inaugural hockey program. The 6’1”, 190-pound International Falls native scored 16 points in 11 games from February 9 to March 9, 2023, and added two goals in […]

On July 24, 2023, with his family by his side, overlooking Rainy Lake, Clint’s battle with cancer came to a peaceful end. Born on July 24, 1956, in Thunder Bay, Clint passed away on his 67th birthday. Clint leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 41 years Doris (Tetreault); his […]

Rose Bird (Florence Irene), or better known as Rosie Jo, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Rosie Jo lived a full life along side the love of her life, Dick Bird. Together they shared 69 years, one month and 17 days. Rosie’s love […]

1949 – 2023 It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Carol (Callaghan) Carruthers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, has passed away after a brief illness, with her family and friends surrounding her. Carol was predeceased by her parents Dan and Lil; brothers Tim and Keith; grandson Kashis […]

July 29, 1952 –July 23, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Hugh Edwin Dennis announces his passing on July 23, 2023. He was a much beloved son for Les and Doris Dennis and was nicknamed Toby by his father. Hugh was an extrovert through and through […]

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Freda Flewelling. Elfreda Marie Flewelling was given life by her Creator and was born on August 8, 1931; the child of […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Haw announce her passing on July 30, 2023, at Rainy River Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Funeral arrangements are pending. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

It is with sad hearts the family announces the passing of Anne Longmuir, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital. Anne was born July 5, 1930 in Quaron, Ont., to Mike and Marie Polny. She was united in marriage to Ralph Longmuir […]