Like the rest of Canada, I was cheering loudly for the Edmonton Oilers tonight! It is hard to be sad for the other team as coming from a hockey family we know the blood, sweat and tears that go into a hockey player. The Oilers were amazing and took us […]
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Mihlan Ross Cawston, 95, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Mihlan was born on August 25, 1928, to Murray and Ada Cawston in Barwick, Ontario. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Betty Tivy on June […]
It is with great sorrow the family of Doreen Gladys Fisher announce her passing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ont. Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her son William Fisher of Bear Pass and daughter Jane (Greg) Rutledge of Burk’s Falls. Doreen loved […]
Daniel Maurice Walter Gagné, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Dan, the eldest of thirteen children, was born on January 31, 1941, in Fort Frances, Ont., to the late Bernard and Salme Gagné. Dan was united in marriage to Marlene McMillan […]
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 […]
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 […]
