Submitted Sekina Scheibler, centre, recently signed on with the Winnipeg Rifles of the Canadian Junior Football League. The Muskie standout will look to make his mark in Winnipeg later this year as he chases his athletic and academic dreams.
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Sam Odrowski
Thursday night entertainment has been brought to Rainy Lake Square each week since mid-May, thanks to the many sponsors who support the space. Tbaytel, New Gold Inc., the Province of Ontario, Sunset Country Ford, Gillons’ Insurance, and 93.1 The Border have all helped to make events possible. As well, TD […]
From the OPP
Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received funding from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to hire two students for the Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI). The successful applicants will assist the detachment with the delivery of public safety programs within the Town of […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Congratulations to Marlene McQuaker for her winnings. Marlene won $552,354.73 in U.S. funds at Seven Clans Casino in Warroad on Saturday. Marlene was shocked at her good fortune. This will make “retirement” so much sweeter. Enjoy every U.S. dollar, Marlene! • • • The end of June is fast approaching […]
I sometimes think that as a resident of the Rainy River district that I have not taken enough time to be a home tourist. I suspect that many of us are that way. As a family, we travelled to Winnipeg to take in the various museums and art galleries. We […]
On June 5, 2019, Nick finished his earthly sojourn and went to live with his Heavenly Father forever. Nick was born on July 6, 1926 in Tienhoven, The Netherlands, to Koenraad and Geertje Schryvershof. Nick finished his elementary education during the first years of WWII. During the last years of […]
Peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Lyle Edward Hyatt, 71, of Alberton Township, Ont. passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. At Lyle’s request, there will be no funeral service. A complete announcement to follow.
It is with deep sorrow the family of Robin Bowes Sr. announce his passing on June 4, 2019. Robin was born February 19, 1926 in Stony Creek, Ont. to Horace and Susanna (Meek) Bowes, who had only months earlier immigrated to Canada from England. Robin spent his youth in Galt, […]
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) passed away June 10, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) was born Dec. 9, 1946 in Emo, Ont., to the late Arthur and Arlien Watts of Stratton, Ont. Maxine attended both Rainy […]
Kimberly Ann Jewell peacefully passed away with her family by her side, at her residence on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the age of 51 years. Beloved wife of Terry. Inspirational and loving mother of Elyssa Minielly (Eric), Jodi Moore (Matthew), and Jaime Moore (Charlie). Caring stepmother of Ashlyn Jewell […]
It is with deep sadness the family of Sue Hall, announces her passing on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Sue passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Sue was 56 years old and was born on Nov. 1, 1962. She loved life, […]
Father’s Day is coming. I am not sure many of us whose fathers have gone ahead think of the hero of our childhood with more devotion on Father’s Day than any other day. There simply isn’t a single day that goes by without my father in it, in memory now […]
