What makes us unique? There are many different aspects that make up how a person acts, looks, and behaves. It is important for people to know where they come from and how their cultural background influences who they are. Growing up, I was extremely blessed to have caring adults like […]
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Corn season is just starting to ramp up where I live in the Fraser Valley (of British Columbia, Canada), and so I wanted to share one of my favourite corn recipes with you: South-Western Corn Fritters. These are more of a southern type dish, but 100% delicious and the permit […]
The Rainy River Fall Agriculture Fall Fair is just around the corner, this year the Fair takes plans August 18-20. This year the Fair Board Members are happy to report it’s going to be a fair full of old events and chances are a few new events to add to […]
Baseball’s home run ghosts are starting to emerge from the shadows and they’ll likely be around until the season ends in October. So get ready for Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa…names that pop up occasionally, but seldom in unison. That is changing, because of Aaron […]
Dear editor, I can’t say I blame Mayor June Caul for not running again. All the bullying and threats of lawsuits plus harassment makes for a very toxic environment. Other councillors have also had to put up with the same treatment. Who wants to be working with that kind of […]
Well, most time after the August long weekend we would be celebrating the end of haying. Not so this year. I would celebrate 3 or 4 days in a row without rain at this point. Our fields are wet, but we continued to cut. I thought we might have a […]
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A volunteer is someone who has no more time in a day than others. They are people just like you and me. Some people may dislike volunteering and some enjoy it. Now whether you like it or not, the world runs on volunteers and that’s a fact. I happen to […]
Well, most time after the August long weekend we would be celebrating the end of haying. Not so this year. I would celebrate 3 or 4 days in a row without rain at this point. Our fields are wet, but we continued to cut. I thought we might have a […]
With great sadness the family of Joyce Ann (Tolen) Albright announce her sudden passing on July 27, 2022. Joyce Ann was born January 29, 1933, in Gameland, Ont. She was the daughter of John and Anna Tolen. She attended Pratt School, then Rainy River High School. Joyce had a great […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Ronald Cornelius Fehr on July 29, 2022. Ron was born to parents David and Helena Fehr on July 14, 1952, in Altona, Man., and was the youngest of five children. His career as a long-haul trucker spanned […]
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jonathan Paul Fryer on September 4, 2021. He was born on January 10, 1959, in Fort Frances. Jon attended Westfort and Fort Frances High School, playing Muskie football and hockey and competing on Reach for the Top. He played Junior Hockey for […]
Ozhaawashko giiziigook – Atik Clan Our beautiful daanis, Christie Samantha Hunter, “Ozhaawashko giiziigook” of the Atik Clan has begun her journey to the spirit world. She left us tragically and unexpectedly on July 21, 2022. Although our hearts are broken, Christie’s earthly struggles are over, and her soul is at […]
