March 9, 1939 – May 12, 2026 It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Ted at the age of 87. He was born in Georgetown, British Guiana (Guyana), where his parents Max and Amy (née Wilkie), were working at the time. They returned to […]
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Richard Earl Matheson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who will deeply miss his presence, humour, and stubborn spirit. Richard lived life in his own way — independent, hardworking, and happiest when he was outdoors, with family, or working with his hands. At […]
Friday, May 15, saw the district dealing with extreme high winds which lead to many fires throughout the district. A fire was reported on LaVallee Road North, near Rittau Rd. on Friday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. The fire was spotted by Mel MacDonald, who took fast action to have it […]
I absolutely love long weekends! The only thing that could have made it better was more sunshine! Friday was a scary day with wind and fire. We had no hydro all day and well into the night. As I have mentioned before, it is more of a worry when the […]
What does 24 Sussex Drive say about a country when its leader can’t live in the house that is designated for him? Stephen Harper was the last prime minister to occupy the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, and his successor, Justin Trudeau, refused to live in the […]
“One person can make a difference. In fact, it is not only possible for one person to make a difference, it is essential that one person makes a difference.” Bob Riley Are there things you are concerned about? Situations that seem too big and heavy to be able to do […]
It is true that weeds and unwanted plants are present in almost every garden, but there are some ways to control weeds without them getting out of hand and taking over the garden. With some patience, diligence and some early attack methods, you’ll soon be keeping weeds at bay and […]
Did you know? Last week, a wildland fire triggered an evacuation notice for Mine Centre, Ont. The blaze was part of a series of fires across Northwestern Ontario and the Rainy River District that forced numerous residents to flee and prompted several regional road closures. Unfortunately, some structures were destroyed […]
Someone I love has started down the path with dementia. No one wants to take that road; we would put up our hand and say no thank you, but we’re not always driving the bus. I hear friends and neighbours express the shock of how many of us fall victim […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Sunset Country Ford will host a Test Drive for a Cause on Thursday, May 28 in aid of Jumpstart, which helps kids in need participate in local sports. See Facebook event page for more details. The Rainy River District Stewardship tree sale takes place this weekend, red and […]
