Jean Ann Baker, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. Jean was born in Wayzata, Mn. on June 29, 1931. She is survived by her children, Shane and Chris; and her grandchildren, Kirsten and Megan. As per Jean’s request, there […]
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Dennis (Buzz) LaFrance passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Northland Village in Hoyt Lakes, Mn. Buzz was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Aug. 1, 1933 to Arthur and Madorra LaFrance. After high school, he became an American citizen and went to work at the papermill in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Cynthia Harnett announces her peacefully passing on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in the Ottawa hospital with her family by her side. A private service will be held at a future date in Thunder Bay, Ont.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Autumn Miranda Andy-Cheena 15, announces her tragic death on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Autumn was born on June 23, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Autumn is survived by her mother, Angeline Lynn Andy; baby sister, Alaina-Marie Lynn […]
Jamie Mountain Charles Friday of the Couchiching Raiders turned on the jets as he rounded third base and headed home during his squad’s 5-1 win against the Sabaskong Lakers in Rainy River District Fastball League action Thursday evening at Couchiching.
Staff Some new changes proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources would see the popular late-winter and early-spring walleye season on the Rainy River becoming catch-and-release only, and the winter limit for sauger on Lake of the Woods being reduced. The changes are part of a draft long-term management […]
Staff The Fort Frances Braves are showing no signs of slowing down in Rainy River District Fastball League action. Cole Tymkin homered and was solid on the rubber as he led the Braves to their sixth-straight win with a 12-2 rout of the Stratton Eagles on Thursday night. Marissa Kerry […]
Press Release The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met on June 13, with President Alfreda Easton called the meeting to order. With this being the final meeting before the summer break, a potluck supper was enjoyed by all at 6 p.m. President Alfreda Easton then called the meeting to order at […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for June 3-9 were Carole and Randy Wilde (Fort Frances), Darlene and Ken Desjardins (Fort Frances), Amil Alexiuk Jr. (Atikokan), Kent and Donna Kowalski (Devlin), Evan Collins (Atikokan), Lil Medwechuk (Rainy River), […]
Staff It’s been a tough start to the season for Centra Pipelines. A 4-1 loss to CJ Contracting (2-2) on Monday night left the squad with an 0-4 record in the three-team men’s division of the Borderland Soccer League. Ian Jodoin’s hat trick ultimately was too much overcome for Centra […]
Stephanie Hagenaars A group launched into a 5K walk along La Verendrye Parkway to Point Park on Saturday as part of the annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s” held by the Kenora-Rainy River Distrcits Alzheimer Society. At the same time, another group set out in the other direction to take on a […]
