If you’re reading this, John Rafferty is as dead as a doornail. Cancer didn’t get him, it died with him. John had big plans to write his own obituary, but never got past those first two lines. He was too busy spending his days with his beloved partner Pam, catching […]
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Harvey passed away on the morning of July 1, 2019 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Harvey’s greatest love was his family, he is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie; son, William; daughter-in-law, Trisha; grandchildren Jason, Gabriella and Sarah; along with his puppy, Maggie. Harvey was also blessed with […]
Dear Duane, Having just seen the very informative Fort Frances Times article (July 3/19, School Board Passes Budget) about local education funding cuts, I need to plainly state something that is increasingly evident–MPP Greg Rickford isn’t being straight with the facts. 37.73 jobs have been lost locally–this means fewer teachers, […]
The National Post headline reads: “Pikangikum First Nation faces second evacuation in just over one month.” I can’t imagine what it is like to live in that community where two fires have combined into one giant fire shooting a plume of smoke high into the air. I can’t imagine fleeing […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing on our beloved Lucille (Lucy) Copenace (nee Medicine). A resident of Onigaming First Nation, Lucy was called to the creator on June 30, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital at the age of 82. Lucy was predeceased by her husband, […]
Melody McKiver, an Indigenous Music Award nominated artist, will play at the Rainy Lake Square this evening (July 4) from 6-8 p.m. Free concert. Bring a chair. Food sold by Flint House. The 19th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament goes Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at Lake Despair […]
The local Fun in the Sun committee deserves a round of applause for once again putting on a Canada Day to remember. How does it all happen? Well, money doesn’t hurt and the local Canada Day celebration got a boost from the community support it received through several fundraisers, as […]
SONNASINH-Born to Andrew and Julie, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, a girl, Mila Kay, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz. on June 6, 2019 at St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Proud grandparents are Ket and Sone Sonnasinh of Fort Frances, Ontario and Lori and Duncan Brown of Carlyle, Saskatchewan.
It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Jane Saurer announces her passing on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Lillian was born on June 8, 1930 in Fairington, Ont. Her family followed the railroad, living in various communities in the Rainy River District. It […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bonnie May Watson, announces her passing on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital with family by her side. Bonnie had a long battle with many health issues and fought through them with mighty courage and a forever optimistic […]
Dear editor, I’m writing this letter in response to our town getting a new OPP detachment as a concerned citizen, but also as an employee (correctional officer) at the Fort Frances Jail. However. before I go any further, let me say I am extremely please the OPP are getting this […]
As I write this week’s column, I can’t help but think of how fortunate we are to be on Rainy Lake. We hosted a party for all of the residents within an island of our cabin this past weekend marking two national holidays. Over time, we have lost track of […]
