Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Crossroads School students have all been gifted with a red plaid neck warmer. The neck warmers were especially appreciated during last week’s cold spell. This gift was made possible by Mr. Wiersema and his class of Grade 5/6 students. The class not only took on the challenge of learning how […]
Finally, we are getting a much-needed break in the weather. This really cuts the stress of cows calving outside when the temperatures return to a much more bearable number. Sunday in the bright sun was the first day that I didn’t have any calves. I am sure they thought it […]
April 24, 1940 – February 5, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of Morris Cecil Begin, age 80 years, passed away suddenly from cancer, with his wife and children at his side at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Morris was the son of the late Alphonse & Grace […]
Lance Raymond Salchert passed away peacefully February 9, 2021 at his daughters’ home in Winnipeg after a short battle with cancer. Lance was born February 29, 1944, in Mrs. Sparks’ midwifery at Stratton, Ontario. He is survived by his daughter Krista (Carl) of Winnipeg, and son Steve, of Calgary, proud […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Bileski on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the University Hospital in London, Ontario. Ron was born in Fort Frances on March 5, 1943. Ron was predeceased by his parents Alex and Barbara Winnie Bileski. He leaves behind his […]
Arthur James Berglund completed his well traveled and storied time on earth and teed off in heaven on December 19, 2020 at the age of 80. The sport of hockey has lost one of its champions, and his friends and family mourn the loss of a beloved, entertaining, loving and […]
It is with heavy hearts the family of Douglas “Doug” Bourre announce his passing on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Rainy River Health Centre, with his wife by his side. Doug fought a long, courageous battle with cancer for the last few years. Doug was born on September 3, […]
Born February 27, 1948Died February 07, 2021 My Dad went to meet his maker in the night. The coldest night of the year, -50 with the wind. He smiled when I told him that. He met death on his own terms with enormous fortitude of will. Brian was a bush […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Harold Wilson at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on February 4, 2021, with family by his side. Dad was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 17, 1929. It is so difficult to sum up the amazing life […]
As this seemingly never-ending, brutal pandemic continues to wreak havoc on all of us, there has been one bright side for the fishing community in that more people than ever before are going fishing. Over the past several months there have been a bunch of different states and provinces who […]
Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers as they can provide the colour and excitement of exotic species that we are unable to plant in our zone. There are thousands of varieties of dahlias that range, from the showy dinner-plate size to the bright, little single ones. […]
Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances will be distributing winter gear to those in need on Friday afternoon at Rainy Lake Square. If you are in need, reach out to them. The group is also accepting donations of snacks, drinks and other items to distribute to those in need during patrols […]
