Press Release When adoptive parents open their hearts and homes to children not born to them, they’re sometimes faced with unexpected challenges. An excellent new adoptive parent training program called “Pathways to Permanence 2: Parenting Children who have Experienced Trauma & Loss,” hopes to make these challenges easier to understand […]
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Submitted Aiden DeGagne, foreground, Hunter Ottason, Courtney Sinclair, James Furlongh, and Cameron McFayden have been sharpening their shooting skills in preparation for the provincial competition happening April 21-23 in Trenton, Ont. The squad took top honours at the regional competition April 1 in Dryden to secure its spot at the […]
Staff Hydro One customers in the west end of Rainy River District will not have electricity for two-and-a-half hours this Sunday (April 23). More than 1,850 customers in Chapple, Rainy River, Patullo, Morley, Sifton, Wildland Game Reserve, Nelles, Atwood, Dilke, Worthington, Curran, Spohn, Big Grassy River FN, Morson, Pratt, Lake […]
Duane Hicks With the Riverside Foundation for Health Care celebrating its 20th year, its annual “Canada Day Cash Lottery” will feature more chances than ever to win. “For our 20th anniversary, we are doing a bigger ‘Canada Day Cash’ than we ever have,” said Foundation director Samantha Manty. “We’re doing […]
The family of Wilf Sanders is sad to announce his passing on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Wilf was born on June 20, 1927 in Snowflake, Man. to Fredrick and Margaret (Daisy) Sanders. He was raised on the farm as the youngest of six siblings […]
LaDonna Klem passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 with her family by her side. Born on April 16, 1933, she worked at CIBC in Fort Frances, Ont. for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, sister Marles; and brothers, Buzz and Ralph McGauley. She is survived by […]
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Carol Joyce Munro on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the age of 73. After a lengthy battle with cancer, Joyce passed peacefully at home with her family by her side. Joyce was born on Feb. 23, 1944 in Owen […]
Here is hoping everyone enjoyed Easter weekend. The weather was decent for the most part and it was a great time to get outside! We tackled vaccinating all our cows, calves, and yearlings. Although it was a slow task (with slow-moving cattle), it was a job well-done! I had a […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River “Best Start” Hub teamed up with the recreation centre and local volunteer Kristine Brown to host its annual Easter egg hunt. The morning began with a pancake breakfast, which you could enjoy while also participating in crafts and face-painting. Everyone then moved outside to […]
Staff Brett Hahkala is proving to be an integral part of the playoff march of the Powassan Voodoos in the NOJHL. The Fort Frances forward had a goal and an assist Saturday to help lift Powassan to a 3-2 win over the Blind River Beavers to give them a 2-0 […]
