Local News from Across the Rainy River District
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Spacey heads to court Thursday to defend himself in a lawsuit filed by Anthony Rapp, the actor who in 2017 made the first in a string of sexual misconduct allegations that left the “House of Cards” star’s theater and filmmaking career in tatters. The trial, […]
Sunday afternoon a plaque unveiling was held on honour of Tony Bliss. As the Emo LaVallee Arena filled up with family and friends, one could feel just how important this man was not only as the arena manager, but the Zamboni Man. Some of the best ice a rink has […]
Lori Cress proudly displays her Autumn themed River Scene queen size quilt that will be offered at the live auction at the Hunter’s Supper on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Stratton. The earth-toned piece in browns, greens and golds was designed and pieces cut and sewn by Lori Cress of […]
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Cheryl Handberg announce her sudden passing on September 29, 2022, at her home on Lac La Croix, Ontario. The third of nine children, Cheryl was born in Fort Frances on August 6, 1952, to the late Bill and […]
Evelyn Doreen Hare, age 85, passed away on September 28, 2022. Evelyn was born on March 7, 1937, to Cliffard and Edna Strachan of Emo, Ontario. Evelyn – Evie to her friends – graduated high school and married Arthur Dungey in Emo. Together they had five children Roger, Sandra, Dennis, […]
Arlene was born January 7, 1933, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Maurits Everett Carlson and Edla Augusta (Larson) Carlson. She lived in Minnahico and Bergland, Ontario, until the age of 15 years when her father passed away and the family relocated to Fort Frances, Ontario, where she has lived since. […]
Donald Lougheed, born April 15, 1931, has passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on October 2, 2022.Arrangements in care of Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont.
Hundreds of people participated in an awareness walk and inclusive pow wow put on by several local agencies and organizations on Friday, September 30, 2022, the National Day for Truth and Reconcili- ation. The walk began at the Sorting Gap Marina in Fort Frances and proceeded along the waterfront to […]
Maybe I’m a bit of a throwback, but when it comes to debating the issues of the day, my style leans more towards persuasion rather than brute force. I like to build my case point-by-point, parry the objections where I can, and when I can’t, I like to take them […]
Our last 4-H meeting was hosted on Saturday, September 24th at the Seniors Center in Stratton. Our meeting was about scrapbooking. We started the meeting with the 4-H pledge and taking attendance; Jessica Teeple, Sydney Romyn, Georgia Romyn, Emily Romyn, Rihanna Morrison, Olivia Seguin, Melania Olson, Hailey Wilson, Mason Teeple […]
