At the June 20, 2023, special board meeting, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) approved the 2023‐24 budget of $59,963,360. As identified through the budget consultation, the 2023‐24 RRDSB budget contains many supports for student well‐being and achievement. Supports for improved reading, writing, and math achievement, which were identified […]
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The 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron recently had its Annual Ceremonial Review. The event is a night to award excellence and grant promotions within the organization. The following is a list of this year’s award recipients: Marksmanship Team: WO2 DeGagne C, WO2 Batiuk, Cpl Saciuk, Cpl Rousseau […]
Once upon a slapshot, the National Hockey League draft was regarded as the private domain of the Montreal Canadiens. From its roots they grew enough Stanley Cups to reach 24, still far more than any other team. Of the first 30 cups since the inaugural draft, the Canadiens won 12…and […]
Did not mean to set off such a frenzy with last week’s snap of Pickle holding up his find. It is his fault not mine. Cannot verify that in the dark a “666” flashes off and on in a deep satanic red colour and am too terrified to view it […]
As I sit here on this hot day, the first day of summer, my mind wanders back to the unusual pattern of bird migration this spring. As they moved north, they met three snow storms in mid-April. Many landed with large flocks being stranded in Fort Frances and the surrounding […]
Having fished on Lake of the Woods since I was a kid, I have seen some changes to the lake over the years. The most significant change has been the loss of vegetation in most areas of the lake, especially when you consider the effect that this has had on […]
Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the United States, to central Mexico, to wait out the unfavourable conditions of northern winters. Each spring, they begin the migration north and need milkweed for food along the way. Milkweed is an important source of nutrients during […]
I am hoping that everyone received some of that “million dollar” rain we received over the weekend. It sounds like it varied in amounts once again. I received about 15 mm but my friend in Pinewood received 40 mm. I was pleasantly surprised that it came down slow and steady […]
Marilyn Joyce Brown passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital with her family by her side on June 19, 2023. Marilyn was born on April 29, 1943, in Whitewood, Saskatchewan. She was the daughter of Bill and Hilda Busch. She went to school in Geraldton, Ont., and then to High […]
The family of Melanie Kay Buckshot (Ogden) sadly announces her passing on June 24, 2023, at Lake Despair, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Sadly we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Carlson of Fort Frances at his Winnipeg residence on November 28, 2022. Rick was an only child born to the late Raymond and Edith Carlson on June 7, 1946, and was raised in the west end of town before moving around for […]
The family of Garry Curtis, are deeply saddened to announce his passing on June 23, 2023. Funeral services are planned for Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Emo, Ont., at 4:00 p.m. Full announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
