Sadly, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, Allan Christopher Big George, Asabasidonini, Atik Odoodeman, passed away at Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation. Chris was born Oct. 9, 1970 in Rainy River, Ont. and was a lifelong area resident. Chris was a kind-hearted, sociable fellow who enjoyed a good laugh with family […]
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The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary deserves a hearty round of applause for fulfilling its $500,000 pledge to the local “Care Close to Home” fundraising campaign. It took five years longer than initially planned but that fact this goal was achieved at all—given the tough economic climate of late, a […]
David M. Bourgeault Dear Mike: The headline for my letter does not fully explain my feelings regarding the recent decision by our mayor and council to give themselves a raise. In my humble opinion, the timing was not right for an increase in the monies paid to local elected officials. […]
Christa Little Oct. 17-23 is Canadian Foster Family Week, which is dedicated to honouring the foster families here in Rainy River District. Foster families are essential to the work that takes place at Family & Children’s Services, and without the constant care and commitment these families provide, we would not […]
Jackie McCormick Dear editor: As a concerned parent and community member opposed to the Rainy River District School Board’s transportation policy, I am writing this letter to bring the issues of the unfair bus policy to the attention of all residents of Rainy River District and to ask for their […]
Chris Mounk Dear editor: For many children and parents living here in Fort Frances, minor hockey has started another season. On average, it costs roughly $360 per child to play a season. And if you have two or more playing, the rate does drop for each additional registration. With more […]
Janet Dorothy David, 68 of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. She was born July 3, 1942 at Fort Alexander, Man. She was employed as a waitress for more than 30 years. She enjoyed camping, and spending time with her family and […]
Hermann Frenz, 77, of Stratton, Ont., passed away at his residence on Friday, Oct. 8. Hermann was born in Neuenhagen-Abtei, Germany on Feb. 26, 1933. He immigrated to Canada in 1957, settling in Rainy River District. Later he moved to Red Lake, Ont. and worked as a miner for many […]
It’s with heavy hearts and deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clarissa Medicine. Clarissa was the most loving mother to her two beautiful children, Alex, two, and Sienna, one, and a loving, devoted wife to her partner, Taylor “TD” Hardisty. With her passing, she also leaves to […]
Dad left us on the 10th day of this month after courageously battling diabetes and kidney disease. When it became obvious that the Lord wanted him, Dad, in typical fashion, told us he was prepared to go. Gordon Albert Phillips was born in Toronto, Ont. on Nov. 8, 1921. He […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joan Eva Hall at the age of 88 on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at the Riverside Health Care facility in Fort Frances, Ont. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Chuck, and one infant son, Brian […]
