Time sure does fly by–it’s already the middle of October! I’m certainly pleased the weather had changed and we are able to get back on the land. Everyone is in a better mood when the sun shines! You will see all the farmers hauling manure, combining soybeans, and even baling […]
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Gus Landry passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Online condolences may be offered at alcockfuneralhome@shaw.ca A complete obituary will follow.
Elisabeth Holborn, 102, of Dance Township, Ont. passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Elisabeth was born on June 17, 1915 in Sprucedale, Ont. to George and Rose Marshall, one of 10 children. She met and married the love of her […]
Under the loving and compassionate care of her daughter, Breanna, in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., Tammy Lynn Dubord (nee Howells) succumbed to her five-month battle with small cell lung cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Aug. 8, 1967 to Donna Marie (Mills) and George Alvin Howells, […]
Surrounded by his family, Daniel Joseph Belluz passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. He was born on Aug. 23, 1942 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Daniel and Dora Belluz (Yurchuk). From a young age, it was evident Danny was an over-achiever when he began a […]
Henri passed away peacefully, at the age of 51, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She will be deeply missed by her sister and brother-in-law, Monique and Neil Ibey. She was predeceased by her parents, Nick and Thea Verhoef. Henri was born in […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Congratulations to the Trevor Bonot rink on winning the silver medal on Saturday at the world mixed curling championships in Champéry, Switzerland. Several family members travelled to Switzerland to cheer them on, including their aunt, Diane Bonot. Our entire district is so proud of you. Way to […]
Probably the most frequent question I get asked is how do I prevent crying when cutting onions? No one enjoys this eye-burning sensation, followed by what seems to be an emotional breakdown. The watery eyes are caused by a chemical gas that’s released from the onion as it is damaged […]
of Stephanie Wrolstad Evan Kabel, trailed by Teagan Wrolstad, cleared the puck out of their end as the PeeWee Canadians swept the visiting St. Boniface Seals in a three-game series over the weekend by scores of 5-1, 5-4, and 7-2. On Saturday, the team supported breast cancer awareness by wearing […]
Dave Ogilvie
Participation was high at this year’s annual cross-country meet at Crossroads School in Devlin on Friday. Runners from schools across Rainy River District enjoyed a brisk fall day as they competed against friends from other schools. Everyone had a great day and most were pleased with their results.
Submitted Jeff Gustafson held up a large northern pike caught earlier this fall by Erin Rody on Lake of the Woods.
Submitted Greta Fedoruk captured the gold medal in leading the Muskie junior high girls’ contingent to a first-place finish during the annual Hial Pike cross-country competition in International Falls last Tuesday. Ashlyn Beck, Alexia Gate, Jaida Norris, and Emma Toriseva completed a top-five sweep for Fort High.
