Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“Spring cleaning is a chance to hit the reset button on your life.” Author unknown The phrase “spring cleaning” may make you feel fresh and invigorated by the thought of cleaning something that’s been bugging you. Or, the thought of spring cleaning may turn you off entirely and feel like […]
The fifth stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series took place this past weekend at Lake Murray, South Carolina. It was a return visit to this lake for the second year in a row, though it was a month later than when we were there last year. I didn’t have a […]
It is hard to believe that we have reached the middle of May! It hasn’t been the best weather, and my lawn is still squishy, but we are below normal in rainfall but also below in heat. I am assuming this why we are not drying up very well. Thankfully […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Jim Dronyk ,72, of Fort Frances, Ontario, at his residence on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Jim was born in Fort Frances on November 6, 1951 to parents John and Davine Dronyk. Jim was a very private man but he enjoyed music, especially playing […]
Phillip was born to Scottish immigrants Frank and Innes (Pirie) Fraser on October 6, 1930. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Manitoba, and lived the past 70+ years in LaVallee, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Innes […]
The family of Roberta Parker announce her peaceful passing on May 8, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Roberta was born in Manitou, Manitoba, on April 28, 1949, to Robert and Helen Rendall. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Jodi. Also surviving her are her […]
This coming weekend is known as Victoria Day Long Weekend when we celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday. The history of Victoria Day goes all the way back to England which declared Victoria Day a national holiday in 1845. It was not until the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 that Canada’s […]
The LaVallee municipality Reeve and councillors have been busy the last few weeks attending functions of importance and education. Reeve Lucille MacDonald and councillors Steve Loshaw, Elaine Hughes and Brendan Hyatt attended the yearly NOMA (Northern Ontario Municipal Association) conference. Lucille shared, ”It was an extremely busy conference with a […]
As you may have observed from your gardening experiences and past columns, plants can be fussy things. The right location, amount of sunlight and 101 other factors influence your plant’s growing ability. One factor which is very beneficial in understanding before putting that new plant into the earth is soil […]
