Ray Charles Mose was born on January 24, 1935 in Emo, Ontario to Ernie and Anna Mose. He passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Monday, October 26. He is survived by his wife Linda of 38 years; daughters Jana Waldner (Cliff) and Leah […]
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On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Kenneth McFayden of Fort Frances passed away at the La Verendrye Hospital peacefully. Ken was born on July 18, 1927 in Fort Frances to parents Fred and Ethel McFayden. Ken served in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was united in marriage to Mayva McDiarmid on […]
Ben Clarke, a resident of Morson since 2009, passed away suddenly in Kenora on October 28 at the age of 75. Ben’s parents and one brother and two sisters had predeceased him. Ben is survived by his wife of 45 years, Star (nee Blight) and they have enjoyed a life […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Maud Neilson announces her passing on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Rainycrest Long Term Health Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born on September 25, 1935 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late William and Pearl Wardman, and was […]
Kyle Shaen
Message from Kyle Shaen Chair, Board of Directors, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation I’m proud to tout Thunder Bay’s healthcare successes. We all should be. We live in one of the most remote, isolated regions in the Western world. But we don’t let that fact prevent us from getting […]
Although gardening doesn’t need a lot of fancy equipment, having some proper tools can make all the difference in the making the job easier and more efficient. I have listed some of the best garden tools that I have invested in over the years. For watering chores I use the […]
The Pjs and Pearls Virtual Gala will be held November 28, organized by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Br#29. This Ladies Night IN will feature dinner, prizes, games and entertainment, all taking place over Facebook Live. Tickets are $40 per person, with an Early Bird prize of a Guess purse […]
On October 20th 2020, our son, brother, and uncle MARK WAINO DRAZENOVICH passed away in San Diego, California. He shuffled off his mortal coil and began a new journey. Our prayer, hope, and expectation is that he is at peace. Our faith provides us certainty that we will see him […]
I try very hard these days to search for stories that lift my spirits, some days my quest isn’t an easy one. The news feed on my cell phone seems to have little to report other than the madness of the “great pumpkin” to the south of us. I can […]
At the Bakery in Rainy River there was quite a collection of long gloomy faces gathered at a social distance around the debating table. There was some sniffling, but it wasn’t a virus. It was tears of sadness at the passing of summer. Snowflakes were drifting down out on the […]
Matt Simeoni An open letter from Matt Simeoni Chair, Board of Directors Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. On behalf of the Board, I extend my appreciation to all Hospital staff and professional staff for an extraordinary response and sacrifice during this pandemic. It cannot be overstated that their dedication […]
I have never been invited into so many homes as I have been since the COVID virus struck across the world. I have been giving a glimpse into how people decorate and furnish their homes. I have been able to discern what their reading habits are. On MSNBC, Senator Claire […]
