As we all know, there is nothing like the first scent of the lilac to tell us spring is officially here. What we refer to as the common lilac in North America is actually native to mountainsides in southeastern Europe, but was brought across the Atlantic to North America in […]
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Did you know? As hotter and drier conditions continue to escalate the threat of wildland fires across Canada, the devastating reality has hit close to home. My thoughts are with the residents of the Rainy River District, where recent fires forced evacuations, disrupted critical travel routes, and unfortunately claimed homes […]
I’m still trying to convince myself that I am a watercolour artist, with tongue in cheek. The qualification in my case is laughable, but what a lot of fun I am having. Something that interests and confuses me is the colour names of watercolour paint. I found one source that […]
Longtime Rainy River District resident Neal Grant passed away May 22, 2026. Neal was born in 1927 on a farm near the village of Clonmany, County Donegal, Ireland. He was the sixth child in a family of 10. Neal’s formal education ended when he was 14, and he worked as […]
Tracy Lee Marie Hobbins (nee Flamand) of Winnipeg, Man., passed away May 18, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family. Tract was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was predeceased by her husband Mike Hobbins; her father Richard Flamand; and her grandparents Max and Melina Flamand and Arnold and Myrtle […]
October 13, 1935 – May 17, 2026 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa who peacefully passed away at the Rainy River Hospital with his family by his side. Dad was born at home in Tovell Township, Ontario to Einar and Esmeralda. Dad […]
February 24, 1930 – May 19, 2026 With great sadness, the family of Charles Doug Medhurst announces his passing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Rainycrest Home for the Aged. Doug was born in Calgary, Alberta, to Hubert and Kathleen (nee O’Connell) Medhurst. At the age of one, he moved […]
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Vivian Marie Simard, who left us on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Fort Frances Hospital. Born on March 27, 1980, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Vivian was a deeply loved mother, sister, and a cherished aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She will […]
The 25th annual Emo Walleye Classic was once again a huge success. The 44 teams that competed had two competitive days of fishing. When the final weigh-ins were completed, first place was Jack and Cody Drennan, second place Doug McBride and Steve Ballan, and third place went to Jon and […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Sunset Country Ford will host a Test Drive for a Cause on Thursday, May 28 in aid of Jumpstart, which helps kids in need participate in local sports. See Facebook event page for more details. Ladies Legion Auxiliary to Branch 29 Monthly Supper, Friday May 29. Oven Fried […]
