Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The annual Naicatchewenin (North West Bay) Bass and Walleye Classics take place this weekend, Sept. 11-12. Weigh-ins start at 4 p.m. on both days. A horseshoe tournament takes place on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Come out and try your skills at winning this event or at least having a […]
In keeping true to the goal of collecting (and synthesizing) resources pertaining to leadership—to help encourage, support and give a literary fist-bump to our new or returning town council members this fall—today’s review descends to another resonant heartbeat of leadership. Instead of only being aware of what leaders can do […]
It is known as the Rumsfeld matrix, and it originates from a 2002 Pentagon briefing by former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, who used four categories to explain intelligence gaps during the lead‑up to the Iraq War. “As we know, there are known knowns. There are things we know […]
I can’t believe that it seems like September has just arrived and now we are nearing the middle of the month. Time surely flies. It has been a very busy time, and the list is long. I had a successful weekend, but of course I have some high expectations going […]
This morning, I found myself in Wilson’s Office Supply. With a near-identical delivery to Brian in The Fast and the Furious explaining to Harry, “I need NOS. I need NOS. One. No, no, two! And I need them by tonight,” I expressed the need for Expo dry-erase markers with the […]
Did you know? The growing popularity of electric bikes (e-bikes) in Canada has led to an alarming trend: a significant increase in severe injuries. Hospitals throughout Canada are treating a higher number of e-bike riders with more serious injuries, many of which are preventable. As e-bikes become a common mode […]
Indigenous women are taking their rightful place in Canadian politics in ever-growing numbers. In 1980, only two Indigenous women held office as First Nations chiefs across the country, one of whom was Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier. Marie-Anne was chief for thirty-nine consecutive years (1981-2020) of Okanese First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory. […]
With great sorrow the family of Carol Angus, 69, of Emo, Ontario, announce her passing on September 4, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
zoongise binishkwe (strong bird woman) Mooz Dodem. May 6, 1951 – September 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Copenace, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished member of her family. Denise will be lovingly remembered for […]
The family of Dennis Dolk, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., are saddened to announce his passing on September 7, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Shannon was born on July 9, 1959. She grew up on a farm in Stratton, Ontario, surrounded by family. Playmates were siblings, friends and cousins who lived nearby and went through school together with her. Shannon attended Patullo No. 6, Morley Central and Rainy River High School. Shannon was fit […]
It’s with profound sadness that the family of William John Lamb (Bill) announce his passing on September 2, 2026. Born in Fort Frances, November 5, 1957. Bill spent his working years as a papermaker and his retirement at the cabin in the summer and Arizona in the winter. He had a […]
