Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When I planned the timing for this article, I never dreamed so much of the snow would be gone and the nights would be so warm. However, there still might be some opportunities. The following is information on frost seeding from Barry Potter, agriculture development advisor, OMAFRA: Frost seeding […]
Wow, how about this weather? It was all I could do to not drag out the summer furniture. But even though I’m not as bad as my mother or my brother, my superstitious ways tell me that I will totally jinx myself! The weather really plays with my mind. I […]
When people hear the word peony, they most often think back to the garden of their grandmother or great-grandmother. Peonies have been around for generations because they are reliable, winter-hardy, quick-growing perennials with one of the most favoured flowers. These easy care perennials provide a garden with a sweet scented […]
Dennis Butler Dear editor: Well, the first quarter of the year with Sarah Campbell as our MPP is almost over, and I don’t think any of us are any further ahead than last year. In my opinion, MPPs are supposed to do everything they can to increase the quality of […]
Ed Tetu Dear editor: Stratton celebrated its centennial in 2003. It was a very nice time and I, for one, enjoyed meeting old friends that I hadn’t seen in years. Thank you to everyone who made it a success! Part of the centennial celebrations was to have a book published, […]
Former Minnesota resident Warner A. “Bud” La Du, 84, passed away following an extended illness on Feb. 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born Oct. 11, 1927 to F. Warner and Hazel (Crowe) La Du in International Falls, Mn., where he attended local schools. After graduation, Warner worked […]
Francis Rimmie Dumeney passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012, surrounded by his family, at his home in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 22, 1923 at the Gold Star Mine on Bad Vermilion Lake to the late Alfred and Aurilla Dumeney. “Frank” is survived by his wife of 55 […]
Dora Oettinger, 92, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Littlefork Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born April 23, 1919 in International Falls. The former Dora DeMarchi married Gerald C. Oettinger on June 23, 1941. She was a homemaker, belonged to […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Clara Medhurst, 99, of 960 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, March 19, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Clara was born Feb. 5, 1913 in Roblin, Man. to the late Thomas and Catherine […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Oster announces his sudden passing Friday, March 16, 2012. Jim was born April 16, 1945 in Winnipeg, Man. to Margaret and Leo Oster. He married the love of his life, Diane Bilon, on June 8, 1968. Upon graduation from Fort […]
We are saddened to announce that Beatrice Rawn passed away at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was born on Sunday, May 6, 1917 in Port Arthur, Ont. Beatrice grew up in Atikokan, Ont., one of six McLeod siblings, and as a teenager […]
Well, spring certainly felt as though it arrived over the weekend and I’m hearing only warmer temperatures are in store for this coming weekend. Monday’s drizzle certainly made things feel more like spring—icy and messy in the barn yard. But I’m sure those people experiencing water problems are welcoming some […]
