The Rainy River High School will be hosting NORWOSSA A division playoffs on February 15 and 16. The Rainy River Owls Senior Girls volleyball team will play for gold on February 16. Come out and cheer and good luck to all team. All games to be played at the RR […]
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There has been a lot seen, written and said lately about Harold Ballard, the Toronto Maple Leafs owner who went to hell 30 years ago. We know that’s where he went because that’s what the CBC documentary Offside: Harold Ballard — and everyone who appeared on it — told us, […]
I knew the cold weather was going to arrive! But along with the cool temperatures we are seeing the sun, so I am not complaining. Without a horrible wind it really doesn’t feel that bad. It looks like things are warmer by the weekend if the forecasters are correct. I […]
The family of Greta Barr (Berg) of Fort Frances are sad to announce her passing on January 31, 2023. A complete obituary to follow.
It is with profound sadness that Mike’s family announced his unexpected passing in LaVerendrye Hospital on January 27, 2023, due to complications of his old enemy – diabetes. Mike was born in Fort Churchill Manitoba Military Hospital March 8, 1957 – the first child of Marilyn Matchett Bell and Ivan […]
With heavy hearts the family of Richard Neil Drennan announces his sudden passing on January 11, 2023, at the age of 65 at his place of residence in Rainy River, Ontario. Richie was born in Rainy River on July 31, 1957. He was the youngest of six children born to […]
Eliza J. Gillon called “Iza” by most, passed on Friday, January 20, 2023. Iza was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on October 27, 1930, to William and Jemima Brown (Massey). She had 3 older brothers and 3 older sisters, one of them being the late Ethel (Penny) MacFarland of Fort Frances. […]
Chuck Halverson, 92, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, passed away January 28, 2023, at his home. Chuck was born August 1, 1930, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Elizabeth and Lars Halverson. Chuck was a respected carpenter in our community and was fond of building lake properties. He was a […]
Peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital, Shirley Edna Hodge, 74, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away with her family by her side. A complete announcement to follow.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Patrick Joseph Vogan announce his sudden passing on January 18, 2023 in Sicamous, B.C. He leaves behind girlfriend Jasmine Holmes; parents Kenneth and Veldron Vogan; siblings Meghan, Nicholas (Lillian), and Michael; aunt Primrose (Frank) Carson; uncles Samuel Vogan and Tony Kratavicius; […]
It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the sudden passing of Michael James Logan, January 30, 2023 at the age of 42 years, in Katy, Texas. Michael was born in Chatham, New Brunswick on April 30, 1980. Michael moved with his family to Fort Frances in […]







