Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There is an episode (“A Game of Pool” from 1961) of the original Twilight Zone that has stuck with me for decades. The plot, poetic. Core message, timeless. A pool player is obsessed with proving himself as the greatest player who ever played the game. The only hurdle is that […]
We have passed the “dog days” of summer. According to the almanac, the dog days are an approximately 40-day period following the beginning of summer, beginning July 3 and ending August 10 and traditionally tied to the period when the star Sirius (the Dog Star) rises and sets with the […]
It is Emo Fair week, and it is very overwhelming! With Aug. 1 falling on a Saturday, it is making our fair week arrive rather quickly! I am sad that there is no way that I will have enough time to have many entries this year. I enjoy entering a […]
Did you know? Heading to college or university brings plenty of challenges, starting with finding a safe place to live. When searching for student housing, prioritizing fire and life safety is essential to ensure the home-away-from home truly makes the grade. Exits When renting a room, apartment, or house, knowing […]
There is something truly humbling about the learning curve that comes with owning your first home. Over the last couple of years, I have occasionally reached out to my phenomenal neighbours from my cul-de-sac, who have fielded random (but still semi-reasonable) questions from the new guy on the street. For […]
The official grand opening of the newly renovated Devlin Hall takes place Wednesday, August 26. The opening starts at 5 p.m. with a complimentary light meal. A cash bar will be available. Provided by the Emo Legion. Music will be provided by Melanie Williams from 6-9 p.m. Be sure to […]
The oldest of my four daughters turned 47 in July, which I find shocking. Surely it wasn’t that long ago that she sat on my knee with her big laugh and very little interest in learning to walk. I know it shocks every mother when their children creep closer to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Melissa Cottam (Lucas) announces her passing on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital, at the age of 60. Joan was born on July 10, 1966, at DuPage Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois, to Harold and Helen Lucas. Joan […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mamie Herdman, age 81, of Miscampbell Township announce her passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born at home in Crozier, Ont., December 31, 1944 to Nicholas and Aino Hill. Mamie attended Alberton #3 School for grades […]
Sagachiiwe giizhigook In a moment that has changed our lives, Lauren passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lauren, age 39, was born on January 4, 1987, in Fort Frances, Ont., to parents Sharlene Smith and Joe Hunter. Lauren’s three children, Shayanna, Cassia, and Kaysin, will […]
July 29, 1970 – August 2, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Russell (“Russ”) Ling. Russ passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He faced […]
William “Bill” James Roach, 69, of Quesnel, British Columbia, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1956, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to William and Kathleen Roach and was a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife Elfriede; his parents […]
