May 22 1945 – October 1, 2021 It is with heavy hearts, the family of Coreen “Susie” Nell Tetu announces her passing on Friday, October 1, 2021 with family at her side, at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, ON. Susie was born on May 22, 1945 in Fort […]
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March 10, 1951 – September 10, 2021 Cast your eyes on the oceanCast your soul to the seaWhen the dark night seems endlessPlease remember me….(Dante’s Prayer, L. McKennit) With broken hearts, the family of Brian Latonas announces his passing on September 10, 2021 in Edmonton, Alberta. Brian has been described, […]
Bessie Mainville, 86, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, ON. A catholic funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Couchiching First Nation Multi Use Facility. A traditional wake will follow the service and a traditional […]
With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Ryan Brunetta 42 of Fort Frances, on Oct 1, 2021. A complete announcement to follow.
A charity garage sale to benefit the Dance Hall renovation is being help October 9. Volunteers are needed for set-up, take-down and hauling donations. Call Joanne Hyatt at 486- 3110 to join in. The Cattlemen’s Association needs a few extra hands to get the new Sales Barn ready for the […]
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Derek Turcotte of Couchiching First Nation, is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with INSTANT $100,000 JACKPOT. Derek remained in shock over his first big win as he picked up his cheque at the OLG Prize Centre. He was excited to recount the story of his win. “I like […]
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, time is running out to contribute to the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The Bargain Shop, in Fort Frances, is currently holding their annual food drive. Items can be purchased in the store to be donated to The Salvation Army, to assist in making Thanksgiving […]
Grandfather Sun was smiling brightly over the Rainy River District on the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on September 30. The day was used to honour the survivors of residential schools, and the children who never returned. It was also a day to celebrate new generations of […]
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The NorWOSSA boys and girls high school golf season has wrapped up for the season, with the Fort Frances Girls winning their league, and the Boys team bringing home silver. In Girls’ play, Maddy Bliss placed first, Marlee Bliss second and Ella Evans placed third, to win all three medals. […]
When I was on the football beat in Montreal, one of the head coaches I encountered was Al Bruno, whenever his Hamilton Tiger-Cats were in town. I thought he was gruff, mildly co-operative and looking like a man who wished he could be anywhere but talking to football reporters. It […]
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Show your support for the Fort Frances Muskies football team, by catching the last home game of the regular season, on Friday, October 15. Kickoff starts at 4 p.m. as the Fort Frances High School takes on the Beaver Brae Broncos. The Broncos will be eager for revenge, after they […]
A couple of weeks back when this latest run of beautiful, unseasonably warm weather started I figured I would take advantage of if by getting on the water and put in some long days fishing. I have continued the trend for a couple of weeks and it looks like we […]
