The Christmas cactus makes a great holiday plant gift and are starting to see it available at local nurseries and floral shops. The Schlumbergera spp. family is not a desert cactus but a species that is found attached to trees in moist woodlands and jungles. The typical forest cacti have […]
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Well, I am close to finishing my outside light display! I have something in mind that I would like to make for the barn, but it might be an all-winter project. I didn’t work on it full time this weekend as I wanted to check out Emo Holly Days and […]
Byrne Lee Johnson, “a true Rainy Lake boy”, died December 2, 2023, in his home, weeks before his 94th birthday. Born December 20, 1929, in Hibbing, Minn., to Don and Layna (Cobb) Johnson, he arrived on Rainy Lake in early January of 1930, to reside in an uninsulated cabin at […]
In loving memory of Lloyd Frederick Lovelace of Emo, Ontario, who lost his valiant battle with cancer at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home on November 26, 2023, at the age of 75 years. Born May 12, 1948. Survived by his beloved wife Cathy (Brown); cherished son of Elmer Lovelace and […]
Gaagiigegiizhig Gaagiigegiizhig, Frederick Nichol Mainville, 45, Nick began his journey on Monday, December 4, 2023. Nick was born to Betty Ann (Crowe) and Nichol Mainville on September 24, 1978, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Nick was busy and vibrant from the get go and he carried this spirit throughout his life. […]
It is with deep sadness the family announces Shelley’s passing on Monday, November 27, 2023. Shelley was born in Fort Frances, Ont., September 8, 1962, to Victor and Helen Hughes. She enjoyed many years of marriage to her loving husband Brian. Shelley is survived by her son Cody McKinnon and […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Westover, 83 years of age, on Wednesday, the 29th day of November, 2023, with her husband of 29 years Darin Toews and her three dogs (fur babies) at her side. Donna was loved and will be missed […]
I will admit right off the bat that I am a diabetic. I will also admit that I began controlling my diabetes by watching and controlling what I ate. However, as time went by, I became dependent on oral medicine and then was transferred to insulin and trying to control […]
The annual LaVallee Community Christmas Party and Fun Day takes place Dec. 17 at the Devlin Hall. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. with a supper being served at 5 p.m. Ham and turkey will be provided and those attending are asked to bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. […]
A Squirrel Pie throwback from 2009
As we head into another winter, I am reminiscing on the many winters that my late wife Norma, The Pearl of the Orient and I spent in the sunny South. Around the Debating Table at the Bakery in Rainy River a collection of long faces is bemoaning the lack of […]
BORDER BATTLE Hockey game tonight!– The FFHS Muskie Girls faceoff against the I-Falls Broncos Girls 7:15 p.m. at Ice For Kids Arena. Come support the Muskies in the first Border Battle game of the season. Christmas story time in the loft– at Emo Feeds from 11 a.m. – noon December […]
The Riverside Foundation Split the Pot lottery deadline is TODAY November 30. Riverside has joined forces with other hospitals for a mammoth lottery, with more winners. The prize pool is nearing $1,000,000! Get your tickets at Splitthepot.ca. The Rainy River Rec Christmas Parade will be held November 30, starting at […]
