It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of 26 (79) and low again around 13 (55). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Friday, along with a high of 27 (81) and […]
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Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Despite a dwindling congregation, St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church here was packed Sunday morning for a special service marking its 70th anniversary. To celebrate, his eminence, the Metropolitan Yurij, led the service. Five other priests also were on hand, along with five students from St. Andrew’s College […]
Press Release Common Voice Northwest has welcomed the release of the province’s draft multi-modal transportation strategy for Northern Ontario, and is particularly pleased its Transportation Task Force recommendation that Ontario establish an inter-community bus system across the northwest has been reflected in the draft. “Our Transportation Task Force Bus Working […]
Duane Hicks An initiative to paint a mural on part of the Resolute Forest Products’ mill here has been put on hold after the company indicated it has other plans for the property. Emo resident Joanne Ogden, who is leading the effort to beautify the wall of the “lap” building […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Natural, local, and handmade are just a few words that describe A&R Serenity Co.’s products. The brains behind the newly-launched beauty and skin care line here in Fort Frances? Local 20-year-olds Riley Pollard and Amanda Caron. “We want to share natural products,” noted Caron. “We don’t use […]
Submitted I had Nolan Mann of Fort Frances helping me pre-fish on Rainy Lake earlier in the week.
Kiera Kowalski Amanda Caron and Riley Pollard of A&R Serenity Co. held a pop-up shop during “Mall Day” in late June. The newly-launched business aims to provide natural beauty care products to people in Rainy River District.
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The weather certainly co-operated for the annual Kingsley Downs/Gus Lindberg Memorial slo-pitch tournament held over the weekend at the Devlin Ball Park. Charlie’s Angels went home with the honour of winning the A-side title by defeating the Brew Jays 17-4 in the final Sunday. Paul’s Balls downed […]
Isabelle DeGagne offered the Metropolitan Yurij flowers, as well as bread and salt, when he arrived at the church on Sunday morning.
Valerie Pizey, 89, of Bergland, Ont., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Nora Klyne, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born on Jan. 25, 1931 in Fort Frances to Lute and Margaret Calder. She grew up on the north of arm of Rainy Lake and never really […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Isabelle Marie Gagne, 89, of Rainy River, Ont., on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre. A funeral mass was held Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Rainy River. […]
