A New Year’s Eve potluck dinner and dance (for ages 55+) will be held Monday, Dec. 31 at the Sister Kennedy Centre. Dinner is at 5 p.m., with the dance to follow. “Through Their Eyes,” a community group program for children aged five-16 who have been exposed to woman abuse, […]
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Sam Odrowski The Lakers put in a strong effort against the Thief River Falls Norskies on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena here but came up short with a 3-1 loss in their final game before the SIJHL’s holiday break. “Not the outcome we were hoping for,” Lakers’ […]
Duane Hicks Marc-Andre Michon, left, and Maria Gilbert were among the volunteers who served up food to everyone who attended the community Christmas dinner Christmas Day at Knox United Church. The delicious meal was prepared by volunteer cooks Sharon Gurski, JoAnne Formanek Gustafson, and Tracy Clarke.
Duane Hicks Several generations of the Gerber family treated patients and staff alike to a lovely selection of Christmas songs last Wednesday afternoon at La Verendrye General Hospital here. The Gerbers have made it a holiday tradition to spread joy through music.
It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Helgeson (nee Lerman) announces her peaceful passing, with her family by her side, on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 in New Brighton, Mn. at the age of 77. Nancy was the beloved daughter of Jean and Dave Lerman. After graduating from […]
The Horton family is sad to say good-bye to Delbert, who is beloved by his family and his friends. Delbert passed on peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. A 3rd degree Midewewin, Delbert travelled on with a wake held at the Manitou […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Brian Gibson, 74, of Woodstock, Ont., on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
William (“Bill”) Gadd, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances. Friends may visit prior to the service. […]
With great sadness, Sharon, Dylan, Jordan, Brian, Bristol, Mackenzie, and family announce the passing of John Helder on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. John passed away peacefully at home as was his wish. John was born on Jan. 7, 1965 in Emo, Ont. to Ulke and Hannah Helder and grew up […]
I finally got through my entire house and cleaned up a pile of dust–all the while realizing I really need to unload some stuff! I have stuff packed away all over the place and this means I am not using it! So I think it is time for a garage […]
With 2018 coming to a close, I would like to wish everyone in Thunder Bay-Rainy River a safe and happy Christmas season. I thank you all for your continued support, and wish you and your family health and happiness in the New Year! I also wanted to take this opportunity […]
It is the week before a New Year arrives and as I look back, it has been an exciting time for Rainy River District. Record cattle sales and expanding grain fields greatly have increased the agricultural economy across the district. Daily truckloads of grain are passing through Fort Frances on […]
