It is with great sadness that the family of Ross Perry announces his passing on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ross was born on Jan. 1, 1950 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Stan and Mae Perry. He grew up in Fort […]
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It is with profound sadness that the Heyens family announces the loss of our matriarch, Margaretha (Margaret) Heyens, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances with her devoted and loving family by her side. Mom was born on May 20, 1925 in Hengstdijk, Holland. […]
The family of Lottie Whitefield are saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Lottie was born on Dec. 3, 1923 in Bergland, Ont., the youngest child of Alfred and Kristina Peterson-Edberg. Lottie was born at the family homestead in their little cabin that they lived in while […]
Ask yourself if you are prepared to invest in future opportunities across Rainy River District? Could the district find 100 people willing to invest $100,000 into a Community Investment Fund. This is all hypothetical but such a fund would identify good investments that would create employment and long-term jobs. For […]
Dear editor: At the most recent meeting of the Kenora and District Labour Council (KDLC), the delegates discussed the current issues surrounding the sale of the Resolute mill in Fort Frances. The KDLC stand in support of the town council and the citizens of Fort Frances and surrounding area in […]
It is often difficult to keep up with the heartbeat of the district. Even catching up at a Tim’s or McDonald’s with friends, we miss out on lots of activities that are taking place across our communities that enhance or have some effect on our lives and those of our […]
It already is the last week of March! My how time flies right along. It sounds like our weather could be a bit cooler but how about that sunshine last week! No complaints I bet. Last week was my first official week back at the Emo Agricultural Research Station but […]
I may have been watching too many spy movies lately. Let me explain. I was walking one morning last week, checking my maple tree buckets and shaking my fist at Mother Nature, who promised ideal temperatures that week. I got an eyelash in my eye and I was fussing and […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Spring is here and with that comes many events in district communities. Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host its annual Spring Tea this Saturday (March 30) from 2-3:30 p.m. Desserts and tea/coffee will be served, along with refreshments for the young people. There also will be a bake table, […]
resident of Center Point, Texas, passed away on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the age of 65. After a courageous battle with cancer, he died peacefully at his home completely surrounded by his close family and friends. Jim was born on October 25, 1953 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada […]
The nice weather over the weekend was welcome relief from the extended winter we’ve been experiencing right across Sunset Country for the past couple of weeks. I spent a few days fishing over the weekend, getting in my last kick at the ice before I head back down south this […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Paldio announces his peaceful passing on Monday, March 25, 2019. A complete obituary will follow.
