We’ve been talking about how just one person can make a difference. If we are able to find even one other person to work together with, we can make even greater differences. Not only does having someone to join forces with give us companionship, but it also augments the positive […]
Features
There was no morning, no east where a sun might rise and no west into which it could vanish. There were no oceans reflecting moonlight, no mountains holding snow, and no breeze wrapping around leaves. Moreover, there was not a single eye and nothing for one to witness. And then, […]
Did you know? Before heading off to college or university, students are encouraged to prepare for unforeseen situations by assembling a safety kit that includes the following essential items: Campus and off-campus life: A message to students When diving into the excitement of academic life, it is easy to get […]
George Bliss, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the age of 80. George was born on January 27, 1946, in Coatbridge, Scotland, to his loving parents, the late George Bliss Sr. and Ruth Bryce. […]
Diane Fortier passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the Rainy River Long-Term Care Home. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Evelyn Burgess; her sister Carol Bell; and her granddaughter Sarah Wall. Diane will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Russell Fortier. She is […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Joan Hagarty on Friday, August 14, at Rainy River Hospital. Joan was born in Rainy River on April 11, 1941, to Idris and Ruth Lyons. The family moved to B.C. shortly after and then back to Baudette, […]
June 11, 1949 – August 9, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lee Wood, who passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the age of 77. Born on June 11, 1949, in Fort Frances, Connie spent her life […]
EVENTS CALENDAR St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in the “After the Bell” program. This program, sponsored by Food Banks Canada, offers child-friendly nutritious food packs to young children 12 and under throughout the summer months when other food supports are unavailable. Food packs will be available for pickup […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair in Emo is this week. Aug. 13-15 at the fairgrounds in Emo with everything you love. Midway rides, horse show, small animal barn, exhibition hall, steer auction and much, much more! St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in […]
Usually Mr. G and I spend our summer holidays together galavanting the highways to nowhere and somewhere and taking in the sights and scenery because after all, “It is a big world out there,” as he would say. But the idea of a staycation in my neck of the woods […]
The secret to successful application of organic mulch product is to apply it to just the right depth. You do not want to apply it too thickly or you will prevent water and nutrients from penetrating the mulch layer. Sometimes when you apply mulch too thickly, you can create a […]
Book review
By Robert Animikii Horton
By Robert Animikii Horton
There is an episode (“A Game of Pool” from 1961) of the original Twilight Zone that has stuck with me for decades. The plot, poetic. Core message, timeless. A pool player is obsessed with proving himself as the greatest player who ever played the game. The only hurdle is that […]
