Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Every year the Township of LaVallee nominates a local individual as “Senior of the Year.” The Township is asking its residents to nominate someone they think should receive this award. The Senior of the Year has to be a resident of our Township, be 65 or older and someone who […]
Hindsight is a great marker for examining the roads we take. Looking back, I had a chance to buy “Apple” stock at less than $8.00. Through many splits, the stock was trading at $134 on Tuesday. I didn’t buy. Similarly, it is important to look back when we examine decisions […]
Well last week turned out to be a bit challenging. Woke up on Wednesday to a water issue. I was thinking it was likely a “frozen” issue because we had moved into the deep freeze. It was a bit more than that. I left my boyfriend/partner in charge and I […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Don) Mills after a brief but valiant fight with cancer on January 25, 2021. Born in Winnipeg, Man. on March 16, 1942, Dad spent his early years on his grandparent’s farm in Bergland, Ont. Dad worked most of […]
Most of the time when I go ice fishing I travel via snowmobile and I pull a portable shelter built onto a sled. I can put all of the gear that I need for a day on the ice inside the sled, cover it up and I’m good to go. […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Wayne Alexander George, age 78, wish to announce his passing on January 28, 2021. Wayne fought a lengthy battle with diabetes but did so with a determination to continue his best life any way he could. For those closest to him, it was difficult […]
That whirring sound you’ve been hearing lately is the frenzied spinning of two of the richest and most powerful corporations in human history. After two decades of relentless predatory practices by Google and Facebook, democratic, market-based countries around the world are taking steps to restrain their monopolistic behaviours. And the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bennie Joseph Beck announces his passing on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Bennie was born on November 12, 1933 in Makaroff, Manitoba to Joseph and Rose Beck. He was the first of three […]
We are saddened to announce the passing of Douglas Blake Beange on January 29, 2021 at the age of 74. He passed away at home in Nipigon, surrounded by his family after a courageous 13 month battle with brain cancer. Blake was born February 21, 1946 in Ice Lake, Manitoulin […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bennie Joseph Beck announces his passing on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held with interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Frances, […]
Today’s the last day! The Riverside Foundation for Health Care 50/50 jackpot has passed $20,000, and is expected to grow quickly before the final cut-off at 9 p.m. Three chances for $5, 10 chances for $10 and the best deal of 60 chances for $20. Sales close January 28 at […]
On January 18, 2021 John Eric (Jack) Winik went to be with his Lord and Saviour, after passing away peacefully at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Jack was born in Rouyn, Québec on April 4, 1942 to Joseph and Lena Winik. He grew up around Kirkland Lake and after graduating […]
