Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It’s a memorable (if not magical) thing when professionalism meets side-eyes, smiles and sarcasm – the kind of story everyone asks to hear again and again. Years ago, I was recruited out of Minneapolis as an educator and orator when our region was rapidly changing. New industries meant new needs […]
In our household, the past two previous weeks involved getting our immunization shots. It was a simple process that involved making an appointment at a pharmacy or with the Northwestern Health Unit. For me, I received my Covid shot and the flu shot; one in each arm. The Covid shot […]
DID YOU KNOW? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as the “SILENT KILLER”, because it is an invisible, odourless, and tasteless, deadly toxic gas; only a WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARM can detect it. If you live in a house, CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS must be installed if the home: If […]
Our final cattle sale of the season is behind us. We sold 1,065 head for $3,461,769.83. Again, we had some great Rainy River Raised cattle and we had quite a few animals from both Thunder Bay and Dryden Districts. It is great that they are seeing us as a wonderful […]
There will be a Dance Community Hall supper this Sunday, November 16, from 4-6 p.m. The meal will be pulled pork, french fries, coleslaw, desserts, plus beverages. Tickets are $30 a couple, $20 a person, $10 for youth age 7-12 years and 6 and under eat free. This is a […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Honouring our Veterans Powwow hosted by the United Native Friendship Centre. Nov. 11, 2025 at the Couchiching Multi-use building. Doors open 4 p.m. light dinner 5 p.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out and share stories, dance and sing while remember and honouring indigenous […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terrance “Butch” Moore on October 31, 2025, at Fort Frances, La Verendrye Hospital. Butch was born on January 28, 1950, in Kenora, Ontario, to Irene and Garfield. Butch started working at Boise Cascade Kenora Mill. He then worked at […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Hunter’s Dinner fundraiser for the West Rainy River District Lions Club. Featuring wild meat and fish. Nov. 8 doors at 4:30, dinner at 6 p.m. tickets $50, available online at westlions.ca or from Telford Advent, 807-271-2007, Kent Ogden at Cloverleaf Grocery Store or any West Rainy River District […]
Bradley was born May 11, 1953, Pine Falls, Man., to parents Alvin and Beatrice (Cyr) Marusyk and grew up in Atikokan, Ontario. He married Cheryl Olson on November 24, 1973. Died October 23, 2025 at 72 years of age. Brad and Cheryl lived in a few towns and cities in […]
It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing of Marilyn Anne McKinnon, 85, on October 31, 2025. A celebration of life will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Guthrie United Church in Devlin, Ont., at 11 a.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral […]
With profound sadness, our family announces the peaceful passing of Georgia Rae Vinkle, on October 28, 2025. Born in Kirkland Lake on December 6, 1944, she was the first daughter and third of six children born to Ernie and Winnie Vinkle. The Vinkle family relocated to Atikokan in the early […]
July 18, 1949 – November 2, 2025 It is with great love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack Wielinga, who left us peacefully on November 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Jack lived a full and meaningful life marked by faith, kindness, hard work, and […]
