The fifth stop on the Walmart FLW Tour took place this past weekend at Kentucky Lake, which straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee boundary. Hot weather and tough fishing were the two things I dealt with during this tournament. After what I considered the best practice I had all year for one of […]

Our society is based on the rule of law—and access to justice is a cornerstone of that long-standing tradition which traces its roots to the Magna Carta signed in England way back in 1215. Yet here we are in the 21st century and Rainy River District residents are being denied […]

Sherry George Dear editor: I’d like to address some of the recent comments around the market square and the fort idea. First of all, it’s good to see so many people willing to share their thoughts. It quickly becomes clear how passionate our residents are about their community and where […]

Jack Steinke Dear editor: I am writing as a concerned handicapped driver and citizen. For the past three years, I have been a regular daily visitor parking at Rainycrest. It immediately became obvious that the handicapped parking was “for the birds.” I contacted the administrator and advised that I would […]

Robert “Bobby” Geerken found his wings on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 67. Robert was born in New Orleans, La. and moved to Lac La Croix, Ont., where he lived with the love of his life for more than 20 years. He was predeceased by his parents, […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Frederick Ottertail Sr. announces his sudden passing on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born March 18, 1965 in Fort Frances, Ont. to George and Clara Ottertail. He lived in Lac […]

KATONA-Born to Shane and Joelle, nee Labute, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Easton Michael, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz., on June 2, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

STRICKLAND-MANSBRIDGE-Born to Megan Strickland and Jonathan Mansbridge, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Kylie Jade, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz., on May 31, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MARTIN-Born to Donald and Marilyn, nee Beachy, of Stratton, Ontario, a boy, Kyvaun Jayce, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz., on May 30, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

REDFORD-Born to Katelyn McCaig and Frankie Redford, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Sadie Aveline Hazel, weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. on May 26, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

WILSON-Born to Mike and Sandy, nee Groulx, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Kalan Blaine, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz., on May 25, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

GOUGH-Born to Teagan Lauzon and Ryan Gough, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Ellie Rose-Anne, weighing 7 lbs. 9.5 oz., on May 23, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.