It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patti LaFleur (née Shine), our dear mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Patti lit up the room with her warmth, presence and positivity. She was a strong, resilient woman who will leave a lasting impression […]
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Musician Doug Judson will perform a free concert at the Rainy Lake Square this evening (June 13) from 6-8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. “Jurassic Square,” a special outdoor screening of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the Rainy Lake Square will take place this evening (June 13) starting […]
Using soft plastics to catch walleyes is not a new tactic nor is it a topic that hasn’t been well covered in the fishing media in recent years. The reason for all of the chatter is that soft plastics today, with their realistic shapes, colours and scents, put fish in […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement Monday to ban harmful single-use plastics is a historic moment. Canada is getting on board the international wave to help reduce plastic waste, the toll of which is becoming more apparent each day as horror stories from around the world make headlines. Single-use plastics account […]
On June 5, 2019, Nick finished his earthly sojourn and went to live with his Heavenly Father forever. Nick was born on July 6, 1926 in Tienhoven, The Netherlands, to Koenraad and Geertje Schryvershof. Nick finished his elementary education during the first years of WWII. During the last years of […]
Peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019, Lyle Edward Hyatt, 71, of Alberton Township, Ont. passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. At Lyle’s request, there will be no funeral service. A complete announcement to follow.
It is with deep sorrow the family of Robin Bowes Sr. announce his passing on June 4, 2019. Robin was born February 19, 1926 in Stony Creek, Ont. to Horace and Susanna (Meek) Bowes, who had only months earlier immigrated to Canada from England. Robin spent his youth in Galt, […]
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) passed away June 10, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Maxine Lynne Ruymar (nee Watts) was born Dec. 9, 1946 in Emo, Ont., to the late Arthur and Arlien Watts of Stratton, Ont. Maxine attended both Rainy […]
I sometimes think that as a resident of the Rainy River district that I have not taken enough time to be a home tourist. I suspect that many of us are that way. As a family, we travelled to Winnipeg to take in the various museums and art galleries. We […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Congratulations to Marlene McQuaker for her winnings. Marlene won $552,354.73 in U.S. funds at Seven Clans Casino in Warroad on Saturday. Marlene was shocked at her good fortune. This will make “retirement” so much sweeter. Enjoy every U.S. dollar, Marlene! • • • The end of June is fast approaching […]
By Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
“Gods Great Outdoors” will be having their fifth-annual church service followed by a fish fry at the beach at North West Bay, Naicatchwenin First Nation on July 7, 2019 at 10 a.m. A bus will pick people up at the Christian Reform Church in Emo at 8:45 a.m. and at Dev-Lynne’s […]
