Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As we steered past Highway 11’s winding road, Rainy Lake peaceful and melted along certain parts, I had the strangest feeling of déjà vu. I certainly never visited Fort Frances before. Yet in each pocket of town, I was flooded by memories that I couldn’t fully claim as my own. […]
Some of my best ice fishing memories are from fishing over the holidays while I was still in high school. It was during that time when we first started using GPS and mapping to find our spots as well as sonar to watch our baits and find fish. The part […]
Mayminobeek – Adik Clan It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine “Mayminobeek” Big George (Adik Elk Clan) announce the beginning of her journey into the spirt world on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1958, in Rainy River, Ont. She is a member […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sandra Leigh Clair, age 58, on December 17, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Care Group, Hospice Unit. She passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her. Sandy was born on May 30, 1965 in Atikokan, Ontario, to Joe and […]
Miigwananakwadok – Mooz doodem The family of Laura Leigh Comegan (Miigwananakwadok) is saddened to announce her passing on Dec. 23, 2023, at the age of 53. Lori (Mooz doodem) was born on January 4, 1970, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and lived a joyful life in Big Island First Nation. She […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marjan Fraczkiewicz announces his passing on December 16, 2023, at his home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Mar was born in Fort Frances on September 14, 1977, to Bogdan Fraczkiewicz and the late Beverly Fraczkiewicz. Marjan is survived by his sons Nathaniel […]
With immense sadness, the family of Sydney Jean (Jynx) Gillon of Fort Frances, Ontario, announces her passing on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the age of 29. Sydney was surrounded by family at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Sydney was the youngest child born to Nancy and Geoff […]
Our beloved brother, uncle and friend William “Gushy” Gushulak passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the age of 78 years. Will was born in Vita, Manitoba, on April 4, 1945. In 1947, the family moved to Fort Frances. As a young lad, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of David Morrison, 53, of Big Grassy First Nation, announce his passing on December 26, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow.Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The Christmas tree is down. The Christmas ornaments around the house have been safely stored until next November. I could pick up all the outdoor lights but will leave them through the historic Ukrainian Christmas. 2023 has come to an end and we have welcome in 2024. As I look […]
As we hit another New Year’s I was reviewing past resolutions and found this gem from 2013 in the files. My late wife, The Pearl of the Orient, took her diet and exercise seriously. As her life partner I was subjected to her enthusiasm on the subject. As she headed […]
I put a little spin on Christmas this year, an impromptu, spontaneous kind of spin; the kind of spin one would avoid if given the chance. But it was a learning opportunity. I went all out for Christmas dinner this year. For two straight days I prepared – cutting up […]
