We certainly were fortunate to have a great long weekend here in the Rainy River District—and I was hoping it would continue on for the rest of the week. I cut hay . . . now if I can only get it baled . . . This is the first […]
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When I was growing up, one of the carrots my mother would use to get us to help when she was baking was the opportunity to lick the beaters or spatulas. Or sometimes when she was baking cookies, my mom would roll some dough into a small ball and offer […]
I just arrived home from a whirlwind road trip with Daughter #4. Thea is here visiting me from Alberta and we decided to take Cape Breton by storm. And that’s exactly what we did—except the storm that blew up was not what we were expecting. But then where storms are […]
Joey Payeur While there are numerous fundraising events both locally and nationally each year dedicated to fighting and winning the battle against cancer, none seem to strike such an emotional chord as the Terry Fox Run. The hero label never applied so accurately to any individual in this country’s history […]
Diane Maxey Dear editor, Major kudos to all of the organizers of the July 1st activities. It was amazing to see individuals as well as families enjoying various events, along with the food booths and performing areas. Seeing the Point Park active was a sight to behold, an occurrence which […]
After a courageous battle with cancer, Phyllis passed away peacefully, at La Verendrye General Hospital on July 1, 2016. Phyllis was born March 10, 1947 to Nicholas and Lillian Ogier. Phyllis was raised and lived in Rainy River District. Phyllis attended school in Rainy River and LaVallee. She also lived […]
With very heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved sister, Lucille Elaine Morrison, on July 2, 2016. Lucille will be welcomed by her mother, Helen; her father, Bill; and niece, Danielle. Lucille is survived by her sons, Dustin and Levan; her grandchildren, Dreyden and Jordyn; […]
Sadly we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Marvel Emma Engler. Mom passed away peacefully in the early morning of Feb. 20, 2016 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A lifelong resident of Fort Frances, Mom was predeceased by her husband, Mike, and son, Scooper (Mike […]
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Michael Dale Shute a.k.a. Shutey, on July 3, 2016 in Fort Frances, ON at the age of 61. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Shelley Shute (née Jourdain); mother, Marcia Shute (née Sonderman); daughters, Michelle Shute (Ryan McAleer) and Jessica […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Hilda Yerxa on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Hilda was born on Oct. 11, 1939 on Rainy Lake to Jack and Rose Spencer. She was raised in Seine River First Nation, moving to Couchiching First Nation following her marriage […]
I recently was short-listed for the 2016 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize that recognized six of the many first novels by Canadian writers in the literary fiction category. Or rather “Meadowlark” was short-listed. I just was along for the ride. I flew into Toronto for a rush overnight trip; flew into […]
