It is with great sadness that the family of Lanny Freeman announces his sudden passing on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Lanny was born on July 8, 1953, to Allan and Edna Freeman. He lived in Fort Frances all his life and enjoyed the life […]
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Birch Bark Yarns is (virtually) hosting the Fall Fair Isle Knit-A-Long! The Knit-a-long is free and open to everyone! Beginners & Expects are welcome! The suggested pattern is a tuque (beanie) using Fair Isle knitting techniques. To join us, join the “Fall Fair Isle KAL” Facebook group. More details are […]
According to 2018 data by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), the main electricity sources in Ontario are nuclear energy and water power Nuclear energy: 58.3% Waterpower: 23.9% Wind: 8% Natural gas: 6.2% Solar: 2.3% Bioenergy: 0.5% Other: 0.8% In July of this year the government of Canada committed itself to the largest greenhouse […]
Dear editor, The West Rainy River District Lions Club has just wrapped up another successful fundraiser known as the RRWT Pontoon Boat Raffle drawn this past September 19 at the Big Tent with the help of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament. Financially it was very successful and 100% of all […]
October is a month of fleeting change, as we shift gears into winter. But not everything in October should be swept away with the falling leaves. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It often comes as a flurry of fundraisers, events and pink ribbons. But come November, breast cancer doesn’t […]
My washing machine “died” a few weeks ago, abandoned me, left me in the lurch. It was only nine years old but at the end of its “expected” life, or so the repair person informed me, with hand over heart and a solemn gaze. We bowed our heads and muttered […]
Birch Bark Yarns is (virtually) hosting the Fall Fair Isle Knit- A-Long! The Knit-a-long is free and open to everyone! Beginners & Expects are welcome! The suggested pattern is a tuque (beanie) using Fair Isle knitting techniques. To join us, join the “Fall Fair Isle KAL” Facebook group. More details […]
This month is flying by. Like wasn’t last week August? We survived another cattle sale! It was a big one, 1853 head. I felt it went fast; we had few downtimes. I am hoping this reflects the good cattle flow we have with our new facilities. We sold 1853 head […]
Recent events taking place of our community include the hiring of AnneMarie Kellar as the new landfill attendant. AnneMarie is following in her fathers ( Harold’s ) footsteps. As his friendly and helpful face was often seen at the landfill site. Brody Gross was the fortunate winner of the recent […]
Maawandobinesiik gii’izhinikaazoBaashkinegaabowik gaye’gi’inaWazhashkon ogii’ooteminan. It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Jessie Boshkaykin announces her passing on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the La Verendrye General Hospital Lillian was born on May 21, 1936, in Crane Lake, Ontario to Earl and Richilda Menson. The family lived in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Murray Edward Hutchins announces his sudden passing in Thunder Bay, Ontario on September 6, 2021, at the age of 54. Murray was born on October 13, 1966, to Madeline and Bernard (Bernie) Hutchins in Fort Frances, Ontario. Following the passing of […]
