Niizho Biinesiik It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Trinity Maggrah, 23, of Mishkeegogamang First Nation. Trinity was born on January 13, 2001, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to loving parents Kendall and Tanya Maggrah. Trinity’s beautiful smile and magnetic personality brought joy to […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Mary Potson, 38, announce her passing on October 13, 2024 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

May 23, 1965 – October 7, 2024 A service for Bernie Rittau will be held Saturday, October 26, 2924, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Emo. The service will be followed with the interment at Burris Cemetery. A luncheon to follow at Devlin Hall.

The family of Elma Rose Wepruk announce her passing on October 13, 2024. Born October 19, 1935, to Joseph and Oxcanna Plichta in Sundown, Man., she was a middle child in the family. The family left Sundown and moved to Fort Frances when she was 8 years old. At that […]

Ruth passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 14, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Facilities in Rainy River, Ontario. Ruth was born January 18, 1952, in Rainy River, to parents Harry and Annie Wolanicki. Ruth is survived by her children Donna Wolanicki (Vaughnn) and Leroy (Traci) Hancharyk; grandchildren […]

It is with heartful sadness that we announce Don’s passing on the evening of Saturday, October 5, 2024, with his wife Marcia and daughter Mary Beth at his side. Don was born on December 8, 1936 and was raised in Fort Frances, Ont. After graduating from Fort Frances High School, […]

During the Hallowe’en season—it is a known fact—people choose to use candles, torches, lanterns, and other open flames. An open flame can easily ignite anything that can burn. DID YOU KNOW? MINIMIZING YOUR RISKS IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE CANDLES : Safety—it starts with you folks.

I love autumn, for many reasons, perhaps mostly because it incites me to exhale, the season giving me permission to pause. The days shorten in proportion to the lengthening of my urge to nap. I wander instead of rushing, ponder instead of deciding, question instead of knowing. I love the […]

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS Starting a Business Seminar – Thursday, October 24, 2024– 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM– Rainy River Health Centre, 115 Fourth Street, Basement Level, Rainy River Buying Commercial Property Seminar – Thursday, October 24, 2024– 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM– Rainy River Health Centre, 115 Fourth Street, […]

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS EVENTS CALENDAR The Haunted Arena/Trail of Terror will be held October 18 and 19 at the Rec Centre in Rainy River. Book a spot before it’s too late! Hard scares on Friday from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $10 per […]