Local News from Across the Rainy River District
By starting seeds indoors you can often extend your growing season by up to ten weeks. This can be very beneficial for plants that have a longer “days to maturity” time frame. You can even start some of the newer hybrid varieties with shorter “days to maturity” time frames indoors […]
Hats off to many local businesses for practicing safe precautions with COVID-19. Last week Devlin’s made a sign available for all customers stating “if you are not well please DO NOT ENTER!” If you see more then a few vehicles out front, wait a few minutes to allow people their […]
It is with great sadness the family of Jack George Barnard 73 of Emo, Ontario announce his passing on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital. Jack was born to parents George and Ann Barnard on May 12, 1946 in Armstrong, Ontario. Jack was a carpenter by trade […]
Roma Marie Larry, 81, of Fort Frances, ON passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Roma was born on Aug. 13, 1938 in Pinewood, ON to Odilon and Lea Legros. She grew up in Pinewood, ON and moved to Fort Frances with her family as […]
It is with sadness that the family of Laura Patricia Gilson (nee Steer), 78, of Ottawa, Ontario announces her passin away on March 19, 2020. Born May 23, 1941 in Collingwood, Ontario, Laura, better known as Pat, grew up in Midland, Ontario as an only child of Garfield and Laura […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Morrisseau announces her passing on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Louise was born on May 11, 1939 in Northwest Bay to Alphonse and Mary Smith. She was the oldest of her siblings. […]
On Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital, Janet Young, 80, of Fort Frances and formerly of Emo peacefully passed away. A complete announcement to follow, with memorial service to take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Eugene Joseph (Buzz) Grennier passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020. Buzz loved his family, especially his wife Marie -she was his Mama Bear and he was her Boo. Together they have seven children, fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was proud of each and every one of them. […]
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Tina Petkau was born on April 11, 1938 and was taken to her Heavenly Home on March 17, 2020 at 6:26 p.m. in her home, Stratton, Ontario. She was born to Henry and Elizabeth Plett in Hanover, Manitoba, Canada. […]
It is with great sadness the family of Ini Gagi-gebii-taang Nolan James Windigo aka Digger Barnes, Bizhew Clan started his journey into the spirit world on March 21, 2020. Nolan was born July 17, 1991 to Garry Windigo and Cindy Councillor. He grew up in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. Nolan started […]
Businesses of the Rainy River District can pat themselves on the back for staying a step ahead of the provincial government in the fight against COVID-19. On Monday evening, the province released a list of essential services which would be allowed to remain open for the next two weeks. The […]
Eleanor Barron It’s amazing how life can go from normal to the “new normal” in such a short period of time. A few weeks ago, who would have known the meaning of “social distancing” or “self isolation”? Today, I met a friend outside Safeway. It was good to see him, […]
