The West Rainy River Lions Club is helping out at the Rainy River Winter Carnival March 4. The Carnival has been on hold for a few years and we are assisting Mandy Blake – The RR Rec. Director and Rec. Club – to start it up again. The Lions will […]
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Waawaatay/Waabanokwe (woman of dawn/sunrise) Michelle loved being called “grandma” by her grandchildren. Michelle was born in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 21, 1975, to Kelvin and Judy Morrison. Michelle lived on her community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning F.N. with her husband Terry Allan. Together they raised three children: Keira Leigh […]
The family of Rodney Cyril Carpenter sadly announces his passing on February 25, 2023, at La Verendrye hospital in Fort Frances. Rodney was born in Baudette, Minn., on September 16, 1961, to parents Obie and Annalou (Kreger) Carpenter. As a young boy he would cut grass and as an adult […]
The family of Ivan Colgan sadly announce his passing in Coeur d’Arlene, Oregon. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Nelson Dale Hoard was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father February 21, 2023. Remaining to remember and honour Dale’s legacy is his wife of 60 years Darlene (Lambert) along with his four children: Sherry (Wayne) Kaun and Laura (Albert) Ellman, Curtis Hoard and Wade (Jennifer) Hoard; as well as special […]
August 31, 1942 – February 21, 2023 Steven was born in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario, Treaty #3. Steven was a proud member of Couchiching First Nations and was also from the Bear Clan. He is a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative, friend, and loved one to many near and far. Steven […]
Waapishkasing February 4, 1955 – February 26, 2023 Early Sunday morning, Brian Major went to be with the Lord and his Maker. His beloved wife, Diane Major and the family wish to inform family and friends of his passing. Brian was born in Kenora, Ont., and raised in Whitefish Bay […]
It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing on February 8, 2023, of Ron McAlister at Rainy River Hospital Long Term Care. Ron was born September 20, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents John and Florence McAlister. He grew up in the Toronto area. Until 1991, he worked […]
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Lenard “Len” McCormick announces his peaceful passing on February 23, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with his family by his side. Len was born in Emo, Ont., on April 5, 1942 to Ted and Marg (nee Wilson) McCormick. Len […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Miller at his home February 23, 2023, with his family. Steve was born on March 26, 1950, in Lafayette, Indiana. He came to Canada in the 1960s when his parents purchased two tourist camps in Nestor Falls, Ont. […]
March 12, 1950 – February 21, 2023 We are heartbroken to announce the death of David Smith on February 21, 2023. David is now reunited with his mother and father, Kathleen and Gordon. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia (Doug); brothers Dennis and Ian; sister Shelly; nephews Christopher and […]
Maple syrup season is underway here in Nova Scotia. The pails are hanging in the trees, the taps are drilled and for the serious maple syrup producers, the lines of hose are strung through the forest like a web, all relying on gravity on their way to the sugar shack. […]
