The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Fall Fair is just around the corner. With this fair definitely being different because of Covid restrictions, there are still several traditions taking place. The Queen contest has four young people striving to reign as the 2021 fair Queen representative. The crowning takes place on […]
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August has arrived. The time of year when we often see some hot, dry days. This year we have only seen hot, dry days. The rain even appears on a radar that it is heading our way and it still manage to dissipate or go around us. We ended up […]
With heavy hearts the family of Mevlin Morken announce his sudden passing on July 29, 2021. Melvin was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and amazing friend. His life reflected all that was honourable, kind, and filled with integrity. Melvin was born to Anna and Paul Morken on May […]
On Friday, July 30, Doris Jean Bolen, 94, of Fort Frances, Ontario peacefully passed away at her residence. A complete announcement to follow.
Ray Jewell of Devlin passed away on Saturday July 31st, 2021 in Thunder Bay. A celebration of life will be held this Saturday August 7th from 1:00-3:00pm at the Emo Legion. It will be a come and go, with casual dress preferred. A complete obituary will follow.
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Distant Replay
Distant Replay
The unexpected withdrawals from the Olympic events by the greatest gymnast ever, Simone Biles, brought back some ugly memories of Canada’s past. Elaine Tanner, who may have been this country’s greatest swimmer ever, made her Olympic debut in the 100-metre backstroke, at Mexico City’s 50-metre pool, and she had the […]
The longest running bass tournament in Sunset Country – the Kenora Bass International – is all set to blast off on Thursday morning from Safety Bay in Kenora. In 1988, local resident Doug Bishop, then the owner of Canadian Tire, had an idea for a fishing tournament on Lake of […]
births Aug 3, 2021.indd Born to Amber Tompkins and Evan Crow, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, a girl, Anastasia Jenetta Little Star, weighing 6 lbs 9 oz on July 19, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
