The Township of Rainy River is receiving a slight boost in its capacity to promote tourism and community pride. On Monday, local MPP and chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Greg Rickford announced an investment of $31,500 for a new internship position. “The successful applicant for this […]
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Sean Ashby will be the first barn concert of the season at Cornell Farms on July 10 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sean Ashby is North America’s go-to guitarist. He has played and recorded with Sarah McLachlan, Swollen Members, Mae Moore, Rota Chiarelli, Lee Aaron, Ginger (former Grapes of Wrath), and […]
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A Mine Centre outpost camp will be receiving a little over $55,000 from the provincial government to build a new outpost cabin and install solar panels to save on energy costs. On Monday, local MPP and chair of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Greg Rickford visited the district […]
Dear Duane, Recently there has been a spate of negative publicity for the Ford Government over their severe cuts to Ontario Library Services and other necessary public services. Individual librarians and libraries across the province have protested these cuts publicly. As well, many municipalities–including our own–have passed resolutions calling on […]
Staff The good times keep on rolling for Centra Pipelines. Centra improved to a league-best 4-0-1 with a narrow 2-1 win over Manitou Forest Products in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action on Monday night. Thomas Lepine and Jace Dittaro both scored for Centra while Gavin Richardson earned the win […]
Sam Odrowski
A relatively small local church has made a big impact both locally and around the world. While the Church of the Holy Spirit financially supports local initiatives like the Salvation Army Food Bank, they’re also helping make a difference in developing countries. “We are all global citizens and as a […]
On the evening of June 2, 2019, Brenda Gaetz (nee Johnson) passed peacefully at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit after losing her fight with brain cancer at the age of 64. Brenda was born in Rainy River on April 15, 1955 to Dulcie and Wesley Johnson. Brenda married Charlie […]
Frances Lorine Patricia (Desrosier) Treflin was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Dec. 3, 1927 to Albert and Laura (Galipeau) Desrosier. She passed away at the Rainy River Health Centre on June 13, 2019 at the age of 91, surrounded by family and had enjoyed continual visits, stories and prayers […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Norma May Piotrowski announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, June 20, 2019 with family by her side. She was born on Aug. 11, 1944 in Fort Frances and lived here most of her life. At the young age of 12, she […]
With great sadness, the family of Michael Veran, 54, announces his sudden passing on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Michael was born on July 16, 1964 in Fort Frances, Ont. He spent his early years in Atikokan attending school and doing all the […]
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dearly loved mom and grandmother on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81. Eva was born on Aug. 2, 1937 […]
Staff There were a number of podium finishes for local riders at the Superior Dirt Riders’ doubleheader held Saturday and Sunday at the Emo Motocross Course. It was the tour’s lone stop in Rainy River District this year. Landon Flinders of Fort Frances was strong in topping the 85cc age […]
