With sadness, we announce the passing of Evelyn St. John (Oien) on Jan. 11, 2025, in Beaumont, California. Evelyn was born in Tovell Township and lived her youth on the family farm in Stratton, Ontario. Born on February 12, 1928, Mom had many adventures in her youth, working on the […]
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Bruce James Thompson announce his peaceful passing on January 30th at La Verendrye Hospital. Bruce courageously faced his cancer journey with grace, unwavering strength, and without complaint. He left this world in the same way with his family by his side. A […]
December 14, 1951 – January 24, 2025 It is with great sorrow that the family of Greg Wilson of East St. Paul, Manitoba, announce his passing in Goodyear, Arizona. He passed peacefully with his children and partner by his side. Born in Dryden, Ontario, and raised in Barwick, Ontario, Greg […]
The West Rainy River District Lions Club continues with their good works. Their most recent generous donation was to improve palliative care and patient/family experiences in the district. The Lions Club reached out to Laura Wilson (Co-Chair) of the Subset Palliative Care Committee and wanted to make a donation of […]
How do we wile away the winter hours when we no longer imagine ourselves an Olympic downhill skier, leaning forward, our poles tucked into our side as we assume the most aerodynamic position available to us? Many an eminent creative mind tells us winter is a time of restoration. When […]
FEATURED POST Sips of History: Beer Pairing and Brewing Tales will be held February 8 from 5-8 p.m. at Hallett Brewing. Brought to you by the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre, with food provided by Eat Best Catering. Enjoy learning about the 100 year history of beer brewing in […]
FEATURED POST The Monthly Supper by The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 will be held Friday, January 31. On the menu is a pork cutlet dinner, with all the trimmings. Tickets are $25 or $12 for those under 12. Only 125 meals are available, and must be […]
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Let’s be real: sticking to your fitness routine can be really tough, especially when the cold weather rolls in and those New Year’s resolutions become distant memories. The excitement and energy that fuelled your goals a few weeks ago have taken a back seat to the bustle of everyday life, […]
I once met Captain Video and, before you ask, he was nothing like Captain America, Batman or even Darth Vader. Beneath Roger Neilson’s nom-de-plume was a real man, in more ways than one, a man who should (and will) never be forgotten. He was a hockey coach. He was called […]
Across Sunset Country, walleyes are the king. More anglers visit us during the open water season to catch walleyes than any other species and throughout the winter months, while crappies, trout and pike receive some attention, way more effort is put into chasing walleyes. They are plentiful across the region, […]
We made it…. The long month of January is nearly over. I think we are hoping that the extremely cold weather is over as well. Now, we need to work on getting rid of the wind and winter will be perfect. It is great to see the sun and it […]
