Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” Amy Collette With Thanksgiving behind us we may have turned our attention away from being grateful for the people, places and things in our lives. It’s easy to take our daily […]
The nice days are starting to get fewer and far between but there is still some time for anglers to get out on the water before the 2024 open water season comes to an end. Most of the fish species that we have in our lakes are catchable and bite […]
I am pretty sure we all agree that this weather has been incredible, and no one is rushing it away. (Well maybe the snowmobilers.) Even if it gets cooler my hope is we can stay dry. We can put more clothes on but once it is too wet there is […]
We are saddened today to announce the passing of our brother Gregory Justin Daw, who lost his battle with cancer on October 8, 2024, died in hospital in Kenora, Ontario, with dear friends by his side. Greg was born July 5, 1958, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Ted and Pearl […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mona Geraldine Hartnell of Fort Frances, Ontario, announce her passing at the age of 97. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
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, […]
After a five-month absence from Queen’s Park, MPP’s found their way back to offices in Toronto. And once of the first items that greeted them was the announcement of the Ford government appointing Jane Philpott to head up Ontario’s new primary care action team. The team is tasked with finding […]
