Local News from Across the Rainy River District
To best describe: it’s always like a thunderbird, rolling like advancing storm clouds. Rumbling, a slipping fault-line, especially when climbing gears. First. Second. Third. Passing the Sorting Gap. Fourth. Fifth. Up and over the Noden Causeway during a smooth trade-off from setting sun to stellar skies. Locking into Sixth […]
Managing our minds is a big key to being able to manage many different aspects of our lives including emotions, relationships, time and money. There are a lot of situations bombarding our minds these days not only on the news but also in our own individual lives and communities. With […]
DID YOU KNOW? Before students head off to college or university, they should assemble a safety kit with some essential items like: CAMPUS LIFE: PRIORITIZING STUDENT SAFETY When students are away at school, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of campus life. However, […]
Well, that’s a wrap on the 125th Emo Fall Fair! What an incredible weekend. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. To be honest, the Emo Fair for many of us is just like Christmas and it is over too fast. The clean up is still on, but the fun […]
The family of Larry George Armstrong, 79, of Fort Frances, Ontario, very sadly announce his passing on August 15, 2025. A funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort Frances on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nancy Dittaro on August 13, 2025. Nancy was born April 19, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Mary Lou and Angelo Dittaro. She loved swimming and spent her summers working as a Lifeguard at the Point. As a […]
Joyce Graham passed away at Rainycrest in Fort Frances on August 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, on October 31, 1932, to Jennie and Clark Walton. She always enjoyed being a “Halloween baby.” As a girl, Joyce and her family moved to Barrie, Ontario, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Harvey Haukaas announce his passing on August 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was born on February 24, 1942, to Ole and Margaret Haukaas in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was a brother to Christine (Peter) […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Joe Melville Irvine, 68, of Barwick, Ontario, announce his passing. A full obituary is to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Montica Rae (Zucchiatti) McLeod on July 30, 2025, in International Falls, Minn., at the age of 76. Monty (as she was always affectionately called) was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. She was married in 1966 […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gloria Soderholm announce her passing on August 15, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Fort Frances on August 3, 1957, to Tony and Sis Larocque. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of […]
Walter Wowchuk passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on August 11, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 16, 1934, to Andrew and Rose Wowchuk (nee Kawulia). Walter was an avid reader and always kept up with […]
