April is overflowing with activities, a sure sign that Covid restrictions have been lifted. Organizers, volunteers and participants are ready to have a “post-Covid life.” The Guthrie United Church will host its Spring Fling Tea and Bake Sale April 2 at the Devlin Hall. Admission is $5 adults, $3 for […]
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On Saturday night I got my last calf! I ended up pulling it, as it appeared as though some of the afterbirth was making an entrance with the calf. Of course, this happened to me years ago and the calf was dead; you are always gun shy of the things […]
There’s always a story behind feathers in the snow. It appears this ruffed grouse was a welcome meal for some kind of hungry predator. Naturalist Henry Miller stumbled upon the scene. He saw no mammal tracks in the snow, so he speculates the predator was likely a goshawk or a […]
Are you a reader? Do you like books? Friends of the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre is looking for new members. Our mandate is to help the library be the best it can be. We support the library’s programming financially and by helping out at library events. For more information […]
Bernard Joseph Vincent Gagné, 71, peacefully went to be with his heavenly saviour on March 19, 2022, with his children and significant other by his side in Thunder Bay, Ont. Known by many in the community as “Bernie,” he was born on May 15, 1950, in St. Edgar, Quebec, to […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Galbraith announces his passing on March 21, 2022, at LaVerendrye General Hospital. Don passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Don was born June 9, 1932, in Fort Frances to Agnes (Renwick) and Neil Galbraith. Don’s entire life was based […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bertha Ossachuk announces her passing on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Fort Frances, Ont. Bertha was born on February 13, 1926, in Fort Frances to John and Cordilla Fournier. She lived in Fort Frances all her life. She was united in […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and beloved friend to many; Marilyn Major, 67, of Rainy River First Nations passed away peacefully in her home on March 19, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 12, 1954, in […]
Margaret Madeline McColman (Oster) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022, with family by her side. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 60 years, Patrick Russel McColman. Fondly remembered by her children Patricia Dunnet (Doug) of Atikokan, Ont., and Cynthia Fitzgerald (Travis) of Kincardine, Ont.; her […]
Esther Fedoruk, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Sisters Cassandra and Callahan Arm- strong recently returned from Washington DC where they performed at The Museum of the Bible. They were invited to perform “Hallelujah” at the grand opening of The Shroud of Turin exhibit. Their mother, Nikki, says it was an emotionally overwhelming experience, and a life-changing moment […]
There were plenty of activities on offer for people of all ages over March Break this year, an indication things are slowly returning to “normal” in the district. Couchiching First Nation held a Winter Carnival full of dog sledding, bannock on a stick, and even some puppy snuggles. Meanwhile, the […]
