I remember when Hallowe’en was a big deal, before I worried about my teeth or my children’s teeth, before I was aware of the not-so-nice people who tampered with candy to do harm. When I was growing up, our costumes were usually created from something we found around the house, […]
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A crisp autumn evening with leaves crunching underfoot. Jack-o’-lanterns flickering fro window sills and porches. The streets alive with Star Wars characters, mummies, princesses, vampires, superheroes, and bug-eyed monsters from outer space. Trick-or-treating is a highlight of many people’s childhoods. Halloween meant dressing up, getting your first taste of independence […]
Prime Minister Trudeau on election night made a claim that Canadians overwhelmingly supported his vision for the future of Canada. But before making that statement and cutting Scheer off, he should have looked at the electoral map of Canada and the voting totals. If ever there was clear indication that […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard “Ricky” Thompson announce his sudden passing on Oct. 21, 2019 at the age of 47. Rick was born on Sept. 25, 1972 in Emo, Ont. to Doreen and Vernon Thompson. He lived his whole life in Emo. Rick lived with […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandma, Jo-Anne Hill, age 68, at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Jo-Anne was born in Rainy River, Ont. on April 18, 1951, youngest daughter […]
Surrounded by family and friends, Gordiena “Gordie” Drennan passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Gordiena Vesta Bell Hyatt was born June 11, 1932 in Devlin, Ont. to Gordon and Ella Hyatt. Gordiena spent most of her life in the Rainy River district […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ruth Lillian Halverson, 88, of Rainy River, Ont. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 at the Rainy River Hospital. Funeral arrangements pending. A complete announcement to follow.
Evelyn Louise Frarck passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, with her husband by her side, in Mesa, Ariz. Evelyn was born Jan. 26, 1937, in International Falls, Minn., to Blanche and Wesley Clark Manning. She married Dennis Paul Frarck on Dec. 8, 1962, in International Falls. Evelyn was an active […]
It is with a heavy heart we say good bye to our father, husband, papa and friend who passed away peacefully at Dinsdale Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba He lived a long life of 84 years, many of which were a struggle after a stroke from diabetes in 1995. He […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Amil “Comozi” Alexiuk Sr. on Oct. 21, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Amil was born in Saint Boniface, Man. on April 9, 1945 to Fred and Helen Alexiuk. Amil’s life revolved around his family. He was […]
With family by her side Doris Ann “Dorie” Dennis passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Dorie was born on Aug. 1, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Bo and Muriel Readman. She was raised in Fort Frances before attending school in Thunder Bay […]
