Nicholas Donaldson Josh Sayers, the biologist who has been studying badgers in this area since early spring, gave a preliminary report of his findings at a meeting of the Rainy River District Stewardship last Thursday evening. During the meeting, held at the MNRF fire headquarters here, Sayers told the group […]
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It will be clear tonight, with an overnight low of eight C (46 F) and light south winds. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of 22 (72) and low around 13 (55). A chance of thunderstorms, most likely in the evening, is forecast for Friday, along with a […]
Nicholas Donaldson A new school year means a new start for “Project Sunset,” the youth engagement program led by the OPP for Crossroads students in Grades 5-8. The program also is run at schools in Kenora, Dryden, and Sioux Lookout. A meeting was held yesterday at the Fort Frances Public […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 10-16 were Allan LaRocque (Stratton), Peter Tiboni Sr. (Sleeman), Jim and Louise Cote (Vassar, Man.), Jeff Matthews (Fort Frances), Roxanne Gushulak (Atikokan), Edith Bodnar (Fort Frances), and Kim White (Atikokan). […]
Bob Cox,Jerry Dias, andEdward Greenspon On Sept. 1, an agency of the Government of Canada directed nearly $100 million to support local television news in Canada. Suddenly, more local television reporters are working stories on more broadcasts across Canada. But why just television? Why not newspapers or digital-only publications? It’s […]
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Alane Rae Collins (Sullivan), 61, of Fort Frances, Ont. Alane passed away peacefully, with her family by her side and in hand, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. She was predeceased by her […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ernest “Ernie” Ling, 82, of Fort Frances Ont., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Ernie was born on June 21, 1935 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. A loyal and loving man, he […]
A graveside service for John Gordon Seymour Dryden will be held Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rainy River, Ont. for family and friends. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion in Rainy River.
Gene Norman Brusven passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 74, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Gene was born on Oct. 2, 1942 to Norman and Bonnie Brusven (nee Galusha). He was united in marriage to the love of his life, […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gregory Boyko of Bergland, Ont., formerly of Winnipeg, Man., on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ron was born in Winnipeg on Aug. 6, 1948 to the late Bernice and Boris Boyko. He lived and attended […]
Milan “Northern” Joe Kaliska passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Joe was born on Feb. 24, 1932 in Cresent Mine, Sask. At the age of two, his family moved to Arbor Vita, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elisabeth (Betty) Zimmerman of Emo, Ont., beloved wife of Michael Zimmerman, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Elisabeth was born on Dec. 14, 1929 in Diestedde, Germany. As a child and young […]
