Bruce Houck passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on February 15, 1934, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Bruce lived a life defined by dedication to family, service to his country and province, and a deep commitment to community. Bruce was raised in Fort Frances, […]
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Manidoo Gekek Kwe With love and regret, we announce the passing of Betty Ann, born on November 22, 1955, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Betty Ann passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, and devotion. Betty Ann was a proud East-Ender, […]
The family of Calvin Robertson announce his passing at the age of 94 at his residence on December 6, 2025. Cal was born in Rainy River on August 1, 1931, to parents Wilfred and Annie Robertson (nee Gamsby). He was united in marriage to Noreen Rogers in 1952, and they […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Janice Ann Wiersema (nee Selman) announce her passing on December 12, 2025, days after her 81st birthday, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre after a short battle with cancer. Janice was born on December 4, 1944, in Blue Township, […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The shape of her business might be changing a bit, but Jennifer Horton of The Pink Parasol Tea Room will still be offering plenty of warm, fun sit-down events over the holiday and into the New Year. Horton is the longtime owner of the Scott Street-based business that began life […]
By Times Staff
According to a warning from the national weather agency, after a thaw today, temps are expected to take a sharp decline this evening. “Temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid single digits this afternoon, leading to melting in some areas. A sharp cold front will move through northwestern […]
By Times Staff
One man is in police custody following a break and enter in Atikokan. According to a press release from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a break and enter incident on Male Crescent in Atikokan. As police arrived on […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Is creating one of the great Canadian winter pastimes an art or a science? According to Neebing’s Curtis Coulson, who has been flooding outdoor skating rinks in the municipality for more than 50 years, it’s probably a mixture of both. “It’s a bit of a process, but you figure it […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Though fewer Canadians are choosing to travel to the U.S. while Donald Trump is that country’s president, a complete overhaul of Minnesota’s Grand Portage border facility on Highway 61 aims to “decrease congestion and long wait times” during peak travel periods. The US$105-million project announced on Monday by the U.S. […]
By Sonal Gupta
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Trevor Stratton recalls the day he wandered out of a pharmacy without paying last summer. The pharmacist chased him down and scolded him — only to later confirm there had been no charge at all. Stratton, who was recovering from a seizure and unclear on his medication coverage, describes the […]
By Natasha Bulowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Canada’s food safety agency doubts it could adequately protect the food supply in the next two years if the country is hit with several concurrent emergencies, such as animal disease outbreaks or food safety recalls. The problem is exacerbated by climate change, with the agency warning the crisis could impact […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
KINGFISHER LAKE — Squeals of delight greeted jolly old Saint Nick as he entered each First Nation school gymnasium on his recent tour of the far north. Santa and his trusted elf, Jibjab-alooba Oopa (Nicole Orr), wrapped up their four-day trek through the 12 remote communities that own Wasaya Airways. […]
