Mabel Cyr went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mabel was born on February 5, 1946 to Roderick and Lucy Cyr. She lived in the community of Naicatchewenin First Nation. Mabel attended Assinaboi Residential School. […]
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In loving memory of Mary Louise Vivier (nee Cochrane), 64 years of age, who passed away at her home in Rose Manor on September 3, 2021. Mary was born in Emo, Ont. on October 13, 1956. She always had a good sense of humour. She genuinely cared for others. She […]
Ogimaaniikut – Makwa doodem The family of Sheldon Kelly Sr. are saddened to announce his sudden passing on September 8, 2021 in Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. He was born on March 7, 1980 in Emo, Ontario to Yvonne Kelly and Donney Leonard Spruce; and was proudly raised by his […]
I receive many calls throughout the growing season to identify problems with plants. The most common “disease” I identify is lack of water. Gardeners are often under the false impression that their garden is moist enough to support the plants in their gardens. Containers and hanging baskets often fall victim […]
After the 25th edition of the annual Bassin’ For Bucks fishing tournament wrapped up on Sunday evening in Sioux Narrows I felt like I was starting to get old. The tournament started way back in 1996 and I have been fortunate to have fished every one. After a few anglers missed […]
Despite a lifetime of hype and seamy associates, boxing was once a sport with universal appeal, admired for its macho honour and respected skill. There was only one “heavyweight champion of the world” and CTE might have been considered a typo or an acronym for a college degree nobody knew. […]
January 28, 1941 – September 4, 2021 The family are sad to announce the sudden passing of Harold Kellar, age 80, at his home in Devlin, Ontario, on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Harold was born January 28, 1941 at the Cuthbertson Nursing Home in Devlin to Cecil and Mildred Kellar, […]
(Margaret) passed away peacefully at Rainycrest on September 9, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born on July 7, 1925 in Shell River, Manitoba to Ladyk and Anasthasia Urbanski. Mom completed high school and college in Winnipeg and then relocated to Fort Frances to be near her brother […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Douglas “Rugget” McDonald on September 7, 2021, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Doug was born on August 17, 1957, in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ontario and is the only child to Florence McDonald. Doug belonged to the “Atik” […]
In loving memory of Martha Rogozinski (nee Urbanski), 96 years of age, who passed away peacefully at Rainycrest on September 9, 2021. A complete obituary to follow.
Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness day. The local FASD Community Partners of the Rainy River District invite the community to participate in the Red Shoes Rock campaign giving voice and support to those affected by prenatal alcohol exposure by wearing red shoes on September 9th. Local […]
