Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski is creating a tri-partisan coalition to draw attention to the plight of remote camp operators in northern Ontario. Together with Conservative MP for Kenora, Eric Melillo, and NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay, Charlie Angus, the three drafted a letter outlining concerns they’ve heard from […]
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Submitted Doug Veldhuisen got a surprise, when his family and friends treated him to a drive-by parade to celebrate his last day of University. Congratulations, Doug! Drive-by parades are gaining popularity as a way to celebrate birthdays, graduations and other milestones, while maintaining social distance.
In loving memory of Mary Jane Pearson, a truly beautiful person who will be so deeply missed. Mary Jane passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1939 to Dudley and Lillian Thomas in Emo, Ontario. Mary Jane was […]
Gordon McTaggart passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home on April 27, 2020, aged 95. Gordon was a lifelong resident of Fort Frances and enjoyed contributing to the community. Those who knew him in his prime would not be surprised at how bravely he battled the cumulative effects […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Douglas Harvey Morrisseau (Doug) announces his passing on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Couchiching First Nation. Doug was born on December 11, 1961 in Fort Frances, ON to Harry and Louise Morrisseau. He grew up in Couchiching, living there all his […]
Last week Riverside’s Community Supportive Housing Staff was still able to hold their annual resident chili cook-off, with a few adjustments. Individually portioned, separate chili bowls with all the fixings, were delivered to the Residents at Front Street Manor, Church Street, and Nelson House were provided with call-in voting information […]
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THUNDER BAY- The Student Union of Confederation College Inc. (SUCCI) delivered a live online version of its annual Thunderhawks Athletic Awards Monday. This format offered an important venue to recognize the accomplishments of local and regional athletes and coaches. Thunderhawks Women’s Curling Skip, Faith Hebert, was crowned this year’s Female […]
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Under a provincial directive, every staff and resident in Rainycrest Long Term Care home are being tested for COVID-19. According to Acting Medical Officer of Health for the NWHU Dr. Ian Gemmill, the province-wide act is to provide the medical community with a snapshot of COVID-19 in the LTC system, […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – A trio of Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Junior Hockey League will keep their playing careers going, while also continuing their education in the process. The Norskies trio of 20-year-old forwards Joe Collins, Isaac Baron and Cory Checco have all earned NCAA Division […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The bees should be buzzing, but with spring taking its own sweet time arriving, there has been little for the bees to buzz about. Normally by this time bees are busy collecting their first loads of pollen from the alders and pussy willows. This pollen is the protein source the […]
John Fuhrer, here with his wife Maria and children Mathew, Jennifer and Simon, has taken over ownership of the historic garage beside the Circle D. Restaurant in Emo. J.F. Electronics will move into the spot previously held by Ken’s Central Service. -Submitted photo
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
April 9 will always be a special day for John Fuhrer and his family, including wife Maria and children Mathew, Jennifer and Simon. It marks the day John became proud owner of the former Ken’s Central Service. Although John has run a highly successful mechanic business, J.F. Electronics, for 15 […]
