It is with heavy hearts the family of Colin Maurice Dalseg announce his sudden passing on Nov. 21, 2019 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Colin was born on Feb. 24, 1940, in Rainy River, Ont., son of Norman and Marie Dalseg (nee Mathieson). Colin was raised in […]
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With sorrow, the family of Marjorie Florence Advent (née Clement) announce her death at Rainycrest Long Term Care on Nov. 21, 2019. Marjorie was born on Oct. 16, 1928, at the family homestead of Four Pines in North Branch, Ont., to Albert and Estha (née Nielsen) Clement, where she grew […]
Almost six months ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a proposed federal ban of “harmful” single use plastics which could come into effect as early as January 2021. Coun. Doug Judson proposed a similar action at Monday evening’s council meeting. The federal proposal would ban plastics that are designed to […]
The Salvation Army red kettles are out, and volunteers are ringing the bells and encouraging community folks to assist the services the Army provides by dropping coins and paper currency into the kettles. The Salvation Army began in Canada in 1882. The history of the kettle goes back to the […]
One of the perks to my job in the fishing community is that I get to go fishing in some interesting places that I probably would never experience had I chosen a different path. Fishing new places is fun and last week I had a chance to go saltwater fishing […]
I realize we wouldn’t be happy if it was minus-40 right now but these mild temperatures are not helping the messy conditions we have below this little bit of snow. The little bit of frost we had is gone. I would like to move my cattle feeding area, but I […]
I like to have breakfast out. I indulge myself every few weeks with this special kind of treat and though I am quite capable of frying up eggs and bacon at home, it is more about the outing than the food, of being with friends and sharing stories and laughter […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Happy to say “there are reasons to celebrate ” in our rural area. Congratulations to Emily Bird and Issac Stromness on their recent engagement. Happy parents are Bob and Shirley Bird and Larry and Julie Stromness. Congratulations also to Brooke VanDrunen and Spencer Brown on their recent engagement. Pleased […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Greta Doreen Eide announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 23, 2019 with family by her side. She was born on September 30, 1934 in Stratton, ON to Caroline and Hugh McMillan. Sadly, her mother passed away during childbirth, Greta was […]
After a courageous battle with cancer, Evelyn Hicks of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care with family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary to follow.
Greta Eide passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care with family by her side. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home. A complete obituary will follow.
The first-annual “Copper + Pine” Christmas craft market will take place at the Copper River Inn on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Find unique craft ideas made by Rainy River District artisans A Christmas luncheon and bake sale will take place […]
