To mark Paramedic Services Week, the Rainy River Association of Professional Paramedics and Rainy River District Paramedic Services will hold free barbecues from 4-8 p.m. today (May 31) at the Emo ambulance base, as well as on Saturday, June 2 from noon-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances ambulance base. There […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Morrison announces her passing on Friday, May 25, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Donna was born on Feb. 8, 1949 to Jack and Madeline Cargill. She grew up in Fort Frances and lived here all […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Wanda Ann Heyens announces her passing, with many family and friends by her side, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services and interment was held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11 […]
The family of Sara Gaylord sadly announces her passing on Friday, May 4, 2018 in her 93rd year. Sara was born on March 16, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Lorenzo and Twila Buffington. She was united in marriage to Dayton on Jan. 15, 1948. Sara and Dayton made their […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Richard Whalen, 69, of Fort Frances, Ont., at his residence on Thursday, May 24, 2018. A complete announcement will follow.
With great sadness we announce the passing of Murray L. Caldwell (Papa), 75, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Monday, May 21, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Murray was born on May 12, 1943 in Bristol, N.B. to Murray and Mary Ellen Caldwell. He was united in marriage […]
Peter, who was affectionately known as “Weeds” by many, quietly passed away on the 19th of May, 2018 at 77 years of age with family by his side. His passions were many and included his devotion to his family, his love for landscaping and woodworking, and the never-ending quest to […]
John Frederick Rossborough, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018 in Baudette, Mn. He was born in Rainy River, Ont. and was the only child of Frank and Hazel (Dowsett) Rossborough. John attended Grades K-12 in Rainy River. As a youth, he spent summers on Cyclone Island on […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Morrison announces her passing on Friday, May 25, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Donna was born on Feb. 8, 1949 to Jack and Madeline Cargill. She grew up in Fort Frances and lived here all […]
When we are young, we think many “things” will be the answer to our pursuit of happiness. A new bike, our first car, cool glasses (though when I first started wearing glasses at age 13, there was not a single thing cool about them, no matter the colour or shape). […]
Whether vying to be named the “Ultimate Fishing Town” or “Hockeyville,” trying to land the “Kraft Celebration Tour,” or supporting a local group like the “I am Awesome (And I Know it!)” girls’ self-esteem retreat, district residents have answered the call when asked to back an online voting campaign. We […]
Dear Mike: Eighty years ago, a deadly fire took the lives of 17 people in Dance Township. Ten years ago, a committee of dedicated volunteers got together and created a monument commemorating this horrific loss of life and to honour the families that survived. These same volunteers have been maintaining […]
