Lori McLean Dear editor: Recently I received the unfortunate news from two friends regarding the accidental loss of their pets. These deaths occurred as a result of a motor vehicle hitting them. As a pet owner, advocate, and lover, I am aware of the consequences that may happen when our […]
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Tyler J. Moffitt Dear editor: As 2011 arrived, the S.A.F.E. Baby program (Smoke Alarms For Every Baby) became 12 years old here in Rainy River District. It’s apparent that this project is—and always will be—dear to many people’s hearts. The important message that is being delivered to parents is that […]
Irene Velma Watt (nee Cole), 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre near Morden, Man. Irene fought a good fight but sadly succumbed to the challenges of chronic illness. Irene was born Oct. 7, 1924 in East Zorra Township near Woodstock, Ont., […]
Douglas George McIntyre, 56, a resident of Atikokan, Lot #1 Calm Lake, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Doug spent most of his working years with the Ministry of Transportation as a maintenance co-ordinator both in […]
Dear editor: As Ukrainian music blared out amongst the hallways at Rainycrest on Jan. 7, a few people even got up and tried their hand at Ukrainian dancing. If you were anywhere near Rainycrest that Friday afternoon, these are some of the sights you may have seen and sounds you […]
Dear friends, Your gifts to Rainy River District through the Salvation Army does a world of good for individuals and families in need. You provide holiday dinners for the lonely and elderly persons, and toys and clothing for under-privileged children. You provide emergency assistance for homeless individuals and families. You […]
Gloria Jean Gadd, 72, of 268 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Albert and Marcia Felix; and her brother, Albert Jr. She leaves to […]
Leonard Larson, 51, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Leonard was born May 22, 1959 in Emo, Ont. to the late Ingvald and Lillian Larson. He drove truck for many of the local contractors throughout the district, […]
