January 17, 1975 – June 15, 2024 With a smile and a laugh, and a twinkle in his eye – that is how Kevin Kozar will be remembered. In a tragic moment, at the young age of 49, Kevin passed away of natural causes after a quiet evening at one […]
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Peacefully on June 23, 2024, at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home, Fort Frances, Edward Maryniuk, 85, formerly of Rainy River, passed away. Ed is survived by his wife Ida (nee Nault); and his three children Darren (Amanda), Kevin (Judy), Dean; and several grandchildren and extended family. As per Ed’s wishes […]
We are grieved to announce the passing of Lloyd Olaf Moen, 93 years old, at the Rainy River Health Centre. His wife of 71 years, Patsy, held vigil for him along with his daughter-in-law, Donna, until he crossed over. Lloyd was born on March 12, 1931, to Ole and Selma […]
Ardell Stevens, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Roseview Manor on March 7, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1931, in Emo, Ontario, to Lawrence and Evelyn Kellar. She was the oldest of 10. She moved to Port Arthur and worked as an RPN at Port Arthur General Hospital […]
Our dear father, Donald (“Don” or “Donny” to his family and friends) passed away peacefully, with family and friends by his side, on January 31, 2024, at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, following a short illness. Don was predeceased by his parents Walter and Sophie; his brother Jack; […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Brenda Lee Wood (nee Munro) announce her passing on June 18, 2024, at the age of 64. Brenda was born in Atikokan, Ontario, on September 16, 1959, to Fred and June Munro. She met Richard, the love of her life, in […]
Here’s what our write-in respondents said about our last poll topic: No. I published my Interpersonal Communication videos on TikTok and I flunked out but it had a positive impact on the community. No. What has harmed these kids is the political agenda pushed on them by teachers. It’s up […]
Across the Rainy River district, plans are now well underway to create a huge celebration of Canada Day. Since 1867 Canadians have rallied around July 1 first as Dominion Day and now as Canada Day. It was not until 1982 that the Day was renamed to Canada Day when the […]
Tbaytel is adding a new cell tower in the Devlin area to improve the coverage between Fort Frances and Emo. Jennifer McKibbon of Dibaajimowin Fibre Optic attended the June 12 LaVallee Council Meeting. McKibbon informed Council it is anticipated that Fibre Optic will be coming to Devlin in the third […]
Hopefully you haven’t seen a very bright red beetle in your garden eating the leaves of the plants belonging of the lily family. The scarlet lily leaf beetle is an insect native to Europe and Asia and is believed to have come to North America in the soil of potted […]
“Love Wins” Pride Brunch will be held June 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to the Point Park for a special Pride Brunch and other activities. The Rock the Square event series will kick off with a FREE concert, featuring local rock legends Kings of None, with […]
The Fort Frances Splash Pad grand opening has been moved from June 22 to Sunday, June 23. MPP Greg Rickford will be hosting a FREE community Barbecue from noon to 1 p.m. to celebrate! The Adult Art series continues, with Book Page Roses, Saturday, June 22 from 1-4 p.m. in […]
