Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When leaders and philosophers travelled to Delphi to seek guidance from the Oracle at the Temple of Apollo, they would regularly see three stylized inscriptions that welcomed all who approached from near and far. “Know Thyself.” “Nothing in Excess.” “Surety Brings Ruin.” Individually and together, they express coherent ethical visions […]
Across the Rainy River District, tourist camps and outfitters are having a banner year. Camps are full of fishermen and families. Squeals of delight can be heard across the lake as children play and paddle on beaches and docks. Summer in Northwestern Ontario is beautiful and fun-filled. The majority of […]
We are now a week out from our big crop day in the district. Our final planning meeting is on Tuesday morning. Last week, many of our out-of-town guests were calling and texting with concern about travelling in our region with all the fires, road closures and lack of lodging. […]
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” -Desmond Tutu For the last two months we’ve been looking at the lives of people who have made significant differences in the world. Sometimes these people were doing […]
A previous column talked about what to look for when deciding on the ideal shrub for your landscape design. Once you have the shrub(s) planted, like many gardeners, you may have a question concerning a specific problem. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers, for your information.
The Emo Pioneer Women hosted their annual pie day on July 8. The event was held at the Emo Museum, which also gave those attending an opportunity to browse through the museum. 28 pies were baked and only three were left over at the end of the day. There were […]
Did you know? From 2017 to 2021, unintentional drownings tragically claimed 2,424 lives throughout Canada. This data—from the 2025 edition of the Canadian Drowning Report—reveals a consistent trend nationwide. National Drowning Prevention Week The Lifesaving Society has designated July 19 to 25, 2026, as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW). This […]
Are you familiar with Tod Maffin? He was a national CBC Radio host and producer during his career. Maffin was born in Vancouver, beginning his career in journalism in the 1990s. He was an early advocate of podcasting. I became more aware of Maffin’s work with his Canadian Healthcare Infusion, […]
Family and friends are invited to a Come and Go Celebration of Life in memory of Kathleen Egan on Wednesday, July 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion. Please join us to share memories, stories, and celebrate a life well lived.
It is with great sorrow the family of Wayne (Francis) Herbert announce his passing, with his loving family by his side, on July 16, 2016, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Wayne was born on October 19, 1942, to Gladys and George Herbert in Fort Frances, Ontario. He is […]
1940 – 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Lawrence Penney, 86, of Stratton, announces his passing on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at La Verendrye General Hospital, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Emo, Ontario, on May 28, 1940. He was […]
The family of Eltjo Jan Wiersema sadly announces his passing on July 17, 2026, at the Rainy River Health Centre. He was 81 years old. Eltjo left us peacefully, with his loving family by his side. Born in Peize, Drenthe, The Netherlands on December 7, 1944, Eltjo was the 13th child born to Jan and Froukje Wiersema. He immigrated […]
