Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Paige Paupanekis, a Pimicikamak Cree Nation member and community volunteer, has been working non-stop since a power outage happened in her community over the holidays. One of the 21-year-old’s first tasks was rounding up pizza donations to send to her Cree community — located about 530 kilometres north of “Winnipeg” […]
As winter sets in, shorter days, colder temperatures, and disrupted routines can quietly take a toll on household pets, particularly cats, dogs, and horses, according to Dr. Linda Hirzer. As owner of the North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital, the veterinarian has focused on preventive health care and veterinary dentistry over her […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP was one of the invited speakers to the annual Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) meeting held at the Nestor Falls Community Hall last Saturday, January 10, 2026. Powlowski gave an update on the work done by his office in 2025, including continuing to advocate for […]
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with family by her side, a beautiful soul, Eva Abbott / Collett, age 93, peacefully left on her final journey to her Heavenly Home. She will be met by her family and friends, who left before her. Eva was born to Anna Louise Gorge and […]
The family of Jeannine Elizabeth Cornell sadly announces her peaceful passing at Rainycrest in Fort Frances, Ontario on January 2, 2026. Jeannine was born in Kipling Saskatchewan to Milton and Martha Swanson on January 26, 1933. Milton worked for the CNR and when Jeannine was a toddler the family moved […]
September 26, 1930 – January 4, 2026 Dad was born on September 26, 1930. He was the youngest of 12 children born to Adelord and Olivine (Landry) Desserre. Together with his surviving eight siblings he learned about living, having fun down on the farm and developed a strong sense of […]
It is with our deepest sorrow we share the passing of our beloved mother Velma (Val) May Grant on January 11, 2026, in Emo, Ontario. Val was born on July 24, 1922, to parents George and Adelaide Leslie and grew up in the Mill Creek-Oakville area. Val was predeceased by […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ellan Jessie Kawulia, 88, announce her passing on January 5, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
June 4, 2003 – January 1, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Andrew Kehl, who passed away suddenly on January 1, 2026, at the age of 22. Andrew was a young man of steady strength and deep loyalty-a quiet guy to those who didn’t know […]
Zhawanobinesiikwe – Awaazisii Doodem Donna Evalina Maryanne Mainville started her journey to the spirit world on January 5, 2026, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre with her children at her side. Donna was born on April 12, 1966, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances to Biijii’ngwewidamok (Bessie […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Viola May Plumridge announce her passing at Rainycrest Long-Term Health Care Facility at the age of 91. Mom was born on January 3, 1935, in Eriksdale, Manitoba, and at an early age the family moved to Fort Frances, specifically McIrvine. Mom […]
