Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Gabe Jules is pulling back on his deer hunts. He has witnessed a drop in both the numbers and health of the deer population in his territory, which has been ravaged by two devastating wildfire seasons in three years. “We’re seeing some really skinny deer,” Jules, rights, title and wildlife […]
IGNACE – Canada’s approach to nuclear waste has the world’s attention, according to a regional spokesperson for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. “I think one of the exciting things for Canada is, we really are world leaders in this area – which is why we do have, really, the eyes […]
Due to the toxic drug crisis and later the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy for First Nations people in British Columbia decreased by 7.1 years between 2015 to 2021. The largest drop happened between 2019 and 2021 when life expectancy shortened 5.8 years, says Dr. Nel Wieman, chief medical officer at […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – It is important to be aware of techniques used by fraudsters, which will help Canadians combat cyber enabled frauds. We’re exposing some of the top tricks and tactics fraudsters use to victimize Canadians that will help prevent victimization. Here are some different uses of technology that fraudsters […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. In 2023, we welcomed […]
By Carl Clutchey Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Chronicle-Journal While Tuesday’s prolonged spring storm was snarling road traffic, shutting down university classes, cancelling municipal meetings and generally making life miserable in Thunder Bay, Peter Aalbers had a different perspective at his dairy operation outside the city. In more than 40 […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Alexander “Bill” Baranowski on March 15, 2024.Bill was born on June 2, 1940, in Emo, Ontario, to Michael and Paulina Baranowski. He attended elementary school in Emo, and graduated from Fort Frances High School. He was a longtime […]
Niiganiins – Shiishiib Clan It is with profound sadness that the family of Agnes Comegan (Niiganiins) of the Shiishiib Clan announce her passing on March 18, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Predeceased by her father James Comegan Sr. and mother Laura Adams; her ex-husband Allan Big George; husband James Catcheway; her […]
Russell Kennett was born on March 21, 1918, in Burriss to Wright and Clara Kennett. He died March 21, 2024, at the age of 106 in LaVerendrye Hospital, his family with him.After the war, he returned and married Rachel Oster, and they had four sons: Gary, David (Debra), Steven (Velina), […]
Wednesday, August 12, 1931 – Thursday, March 21, 2024 Bettymae Krienke (Shoquist), known to those around her as “Betty” or “Grandma Betty” passed away March 21, 2024. She was the eldest daughter of Frances and Fred Shoquist and was born in Virginia, Minnesota.Betty grew up in Fort Frances-International Falls with […]
Our dear, sweet mother passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 16, 2024, at the Rainy River Hospital.Diane Major (nee Gibbins) was born in Rainy River, Ontario, on January 11, 1955, to Alexander and Katie Gibbins. As the youngest daughter in a large family, she was close to her nieces […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Joseph Jolicoeur announce his passing on March 24, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances.Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
