Being a citizen of a community involves more than just paying your taxes and mowing the grass on the boulevard. Mayor June Caul put a call out to the community on Monday evening to recognize the problems associated with homelessness, addictions and mental health. Clearly, as Mayor Caul stated, “All […]
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Fred Roald Clausen was born July 31, 1932 in Flensburg, Germany, to parents Oskar and Marie Clausen. Fred passed away May 19, 2019. The family (Oskar, Marie, Fred, and twin brothers, Herbert and Robert) lived in Flensburg. They were there during those difficult war years, Fred compelled to go off […]
Gordon Robert Cameron, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away suddenly on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Fort Frances. He was born on Aug. 16, 1955 to William and Minnie Cameron. He grew up in Fort Frances and then ventured out into the world looking for adventure. He worked all […]
Our beloved mom, Lucy (Kirkrude) Copenace, grandmother, sister, cousin, and aunty passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Rainy River Health Centre. A traditional Midaa wake will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Big Grassy Community Hall, followed by a Midaa funeral on […]
As I travelled the highway to Rainy River delivering papers last Wednesday, I could not help but notice the flocks of sea gulls in the field feasting on what I suppose are earthworms. Gardeners love those earth animals as they break up leaves and other vegetation and leave behind rich […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
On July 8, 2017, Lion Bill Michl of the Voyageur Lions in Fort Frances began a run around Lake Superior to raise money for the Lions Club International Foundation. Lion Bill’s goal was to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation, otherwise known as LCIF. His plan was to run […]
If you are a bass angler you have likely heard of or fished with the “Ned Rig” over the past few years. It is the simplest, stupidest looking fishing bait you have ever seen but for bass and most species of fish across the Sunset Country Region, it is probably […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
“Marzie Days” was on Saturday at Alf and Barb Redford’s–grandpa and grandma to Marzie. The day was fun with the abundance of hearty plants ( of all kinds) delicious burgers, homemade baking, and of course a lot of visiting and reconnecting. Approximately $7,550.00 has been mad thus far for this […]
There is no sense in commenting on the weather because I believe we are all of the same opinion. All I can say is Mother Nature better plan on making up for this later this year! • • • We planted a few more areas before the rain came last […]
I am having a mixed green salad for supper tonight. I’m not expecting your applause for my healthy meal choice nor do I think you should care about what I am eating, but I do hope you care about what I am going to tell you about the dressing I […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Pat Steinke announces his passing on May 14, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. with Sherri by his side. Pat was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on June 2, 1964 to Jack and Arleen Steinke. He leaves behind his partner and special […]
A service of celebration and remembrance for the late Lawrence (Larry) Ronald Nordin will be held on Saturday June 1, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Bergland Hall in Larry’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
