Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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; […]
It is with great sadness, the family of Glen Ross Hart announces his passing on September 23, 2023, at LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont., with his wife Lucille by his side. Glen was born at home on the family farm on April 22, 1938, Chapple Twp. to Harvey and Florence […]
With sorrow, we announce the passing of our brother, uncle, and friend Tommy Hawk. Tommy was born in Emo, Ontario, to parents Charlie and Bella Hawk. He leaves behind his special friend Sarah Johnson; brother Jack Hawk from Manitou Rapids; nieces Beatrice, Claudia, Samantha, Marcella, Sherrise, Harriet, Geraldine, Leona, Bev, […]
Gary Gene Judson, age 85, of Emo, Ontario, passed away in the early morning hours of October 16, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. He spent his final day there in comfort, close to home, with his family by his side, after receiving medical treatment out-of-town for […]
