Eliza J. Gillon called “Iza” by most, passed on Friday, January 20, 2023. Iza was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on October 27, 1930, to William and Jemima Brown (Massey). She had 3 older brothers and 3 older sisters, one of them being the late Ethel (Penny) MacFarland of Fort Frances. […]
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Chuck Halverson, 92, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, passed away January 28, 2023, at his home. Chuck was born August 1, 1930, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Elizabeth and Lars Halverson. Chuck was a respected carpenter in our community and was fond of building lake properties. He was a […]
Peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital, Shirley Edna Hodge, 74, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away with her family by her side. A complete announcement to follow.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Patrick Joseph Vogan announce his sudden passing on January 18, 2023 in Sicamous, B.C. He leaves behind girlfriend Jasmine Holmes; parents Kenneth and Veldron Vogan; siblings Meghan, Nicholas (Lillian), and Michael; aunt Primrose (Frank) Carson; uncles Samuel Vogan and Tony Kratavicius; […]
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The WRRD (West Rainy River District) Lions Club have been generously making donations to worthy causes. Left, the Lions made a donation of $3,000.00 was to Stratton Recreation Youth Curling. Right, a donation of $500.00 was presented to the Little Library, to help purchase Large Print Books for Seniors.
It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the sudden passing of Michael James Logan, January 30, 2023 at the age of 42 years, in Katy, Texas. Michael was born in Chatham, New Brunswick on April 30, 1980. Michael moved with his family to Fort Frances in […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Ontario Nurses’ Association started negotiating a new contract Monday for hospital nurses and the union is planning to take its push for higher wages beyond the bargaining table. The nurses, and other broader public sector workers, have been subject for three years to a wage restraint law known as […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is talking to provinces and territories about new standards for the quality, design and operations of long-term care homes in Canada. The Health Standards Organization released updated standards Tuesday that say residents should get at least for hours of direct care every […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 168 occurrences between Monday January 23, 2023, and Sunday, January 29, 2023, including: Rainy River OPP laid 31 charges under the Criminal Code and 15 under the Highway Traffic Act.
By Arleigh Rodgers
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana’s high court said it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state’s abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people’s religious freedoms, leaving that decision to an appeals court, at least for now. The state Supreme Court issued an […]
By Dave Skretta
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Donna Kelce is going to have to pull out that now-familiar custom jersey – the one with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s front stitched to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s back – one more time this season. At least this time, she’ll get […]
