Born to Jeff and Chelsey, nee Brown, of Stratton, Ontario, a boy, Odin Larry Bradley, weighing 8 lbs 8 oz, on July 3, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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DID YOU KNOW? It’s easy for people to overlook essential details when planning a camping or hiking trip. They might forget to check if their gear is appropriate, if the campsite and trail are suitable for their group, or if they truly understand the environment they’ll be in. Meanwhile, in […]
The 125th annual Rainy River Valley District Agriculture Fair is coming soon. This year the dates of the fair are August 14-16. The fair will have all its favourite events including stock car races, midway, bingo, live entertainment, logger’s contest, parade and much more. This year there will be a […]
There are many things we encounter on any given day that we don’t give much thought to. Some are too huge for our minds to wrestle with, and others seem too trivial. We have varying degrees of curiosity. I waste too much time trying to figure out why people step […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Register your children for Northern Lights Day Camp July 21-24 in Fort Frances. Contact Mark or Tina Mast 807-852-3202 or by email masts@bell.net for more info or to register. The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship events start tomorrow with “Taylor’s Story: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift” Wednesday […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Row I Theatre’s Musical Theatre Summer Camp is holding its final showcase on Friday July 11 at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1:45 at the Townshend Theatre. Come see what these kids have learned this week! Register your children for Northern Lights Day Camp Jul. 14-17 in […]
Even on TV, there’s a lot to watch when the attraction is a Canadian Football League game. Exciting plays. Crazy fans dressed up for (fill in the blanks). Players dancing in the end zone, or showing off on the sideline. So there I am, sitting in front of the television […]
First came the heat warnings on Friday. Then came the tornado warnings. We’ve had more than one tornado warning this year, and we kept our eye on the sky. In the late afternoon, my phone started alerting me to lightning strikes in the district followed by tornado beeping. We tracked […]
DID YOU KNOW? Summer in Canada means more people are heading outdoors to enjoy our vast country’s stunning natural landscapes. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or planning your first camping trip, prioritizing safety is key to a memorable and injury-free experience. Understanding and practicing injury prevention can be the difference […]
That was quite a storm that passed through last Friday! At the Research Station we received 40 mm and 31 mm at home. It soaked up quite well, but we do have a few sticky spots to avoid today. I did hear of a few places locally that received some […]
May 23, 1959 – June 28, 2025 It is with heavy hearts the family of Carla Lea Galbraith announce her sudden passing on June 28, 2025. She was lifted by angels on a beautiful summer evening surrounded by family and friends at the cabin on Rainy Lake. Carla was born […]
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Albert Kirkrude on June 26, 2025, at home on Big Grassy First Nation. Albert was born on March 17, 1942, in Morson, Ontario, to Edward and Marie Kirkrude (Adams). Left to mourn is one son Delaney Bruyere; grandson Damien; […]
