Walter Joseph (Joe) Beyak Jr. Born January 31, 1951 in Rainy River, Ontario was called to Heaven on January 5, 2016.

News Release OLG Congratulations to Janet Holmes of Fort Frances for winning $100,000 with ENCORE (December 5, 2015 ONTARIO 6/49 draw). She matched six of seven winning numbers on her ENCORE selection. Read more...

By Gary Sliworsky OMAFRA Rep. The last three months before calving is a critical time for cows and heifers. Nutrition needs are high with a rapidly growing calf, milk production coming on stream and cold weather to overcome. Energy, protein, vitamins and minerals are important. Cows on an adequate diet will produce a vigorous calf with less difficulty and provide colostrum high in antibodies. Read more...

Playing cards can be used for so many different games. Over the years we have played many games. As kids things like Go Fish, War and Crazy 8s come to mind. Read more...

By Melanie Mathieson Gardening Guru Have you ever noticed that our food does not have the same flavour intensity as it did around a decade ago? Food today does not seem to have that taste bud popping flavour that we remember. Read more...

I haven’t worn long underwear on a regular basis in almost 50 years. Growing up and playing outside, we didn’t have today’s super insulated parkas and snow pants. What we had were lined jeans, long underwear, felt boots that were encased in rubber boots. Read more...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother Marcel, 62 of Rainy River, ON on Friday December 18, 2015 at the Rainy River Hospital.

News Release US CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Baudette Port of Entry (POE) continues to support contributions to the Ronald McDonald House charities. Read more...

By Melanie Mathieson Gardening Guru It has been almost a full year now since I first noticed little white spots of fuzz on many of my fleshy-leafed houseplants. What are these white spots and where did they come from? They are mealybugs, a common houseplant pest and they came from the calla lily plants I brought into the house to overwinter, in the fall of 2014. Read more...

If you have ever hit a deer you know how much damage they can cause to your vehicle. Read more...