There was no question that Sleeman native Kenny Trenchard was the big winner at the third-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, taking the $1,000 grand prize and the coveted “Golden Hoe” for his 456-pound entry. “I’m not sure what I’ll do with it,” Trenchard said after pocketing […]
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It’s out there. It’s all around us. It’s not something we can easily put a finger on but it’s there just the same. What is it? “It” is that feeling of community, that sense of spirit, that open neighbourliness that gives a place heart. And sometimes you’ll find the biggest […]
With provincial funding having run out for the Community Development Corp. for the West Rainy River District, Geoff Gillon said his office is looking to pick up the slack. But just how they’re going to do it remains to be seen. Gillon and the Rainy River Future Development Corp., based […]
“I read books by many different spiritual teachers, philosophers and professionals in all fields so that I’m constantly growing. Every day is a new opportunity to learn more.” That was the quote on my calendar one day last week. Interestingly, it happened to be the same day when I learned […]
The osprey is one of our largest hawk-type birds, which is sometimes called the Fish Eagle. And you have to admit that, with a six-foot wing span, this is quite a substantial bird. It lives on fish and it is very well adapted for its role in life. Those huge […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Edgar Burnell on Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 at the age of 57. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Simone, of 31 years; his daughter, Robyn and husband, Marc Bourrier; his daughter, Evelyne and husband, Matt […]
With great sadness, the family of Lois Cain announces her passing away on Sept. 26, 1997 in hospital with family at her side. Lois was born June 19, 1937 in Fort Frances, Ont. She married Dennis Cain in 1956, lived in various mining communities, and raised five children. She moved […]
Funeral services for Betty Berger Lessard, 82, of Namakan Lake, were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997 at the Crane Lake Chapel. Rev. Craig Haberman officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral, with interment in the Forest Home Cemetery of Buyck, Mn. Arrangements were […]
In today’s society, nothing seems to be quite as important as being on the cutting edge of fashion. Not ethics, not moral values, not character, not reputation, not good deeds, and definitely not common sense. They all take a distant second place to fashion. How else do you explain the […]
In spite of major drought and forest fire danger, far fewer and less extensive fires have occurred than any previous time with similar conditions so far this fire season. Why? Major technology changes. It’s easier to recognize them in a historical context. At one time, fire watch was held by […]
The message is clear–if you want to hunt, then you first must successfully pass a hunters’ safety course. And while the hunting season is now underway for grouse, and bow hunting for moose and bear, many potential hunters are enrolled in the two-week course at Sixth Street School under the […]
Even though the Muskie football team grabbed sole possession of first place with a 23-15 victory over the Dryden Eagles there Saturday, head coach Bob Swing made it clear he wasn’t particularly pleased with how his team played. In fact, he described the win as being “very ugly.” Still, Swing […]
