It is with heavy hearts that Nicole and Greg have to announce the unexpected passing of their mother Jacqueline Armande Marie Csik, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, August 30, 2021, at the Riverside Hospital in Fort Frances. Jacquie was born on November 9, 1944, in Regina, Sask. to […]
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It is with saddened hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Albert whom the Lord called home at sunrise on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at the age of 77. Albert was born January 30, 1944, in Hamilton, Ont. and came home to Sioux Narrows […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Drennan announces his passing on Wednesday September 1, 2021, in Winnipeg, Man. Joe was born on June 20, 1973, to Bill and Myrna Drennan. He lived in Fort Frances all his life, making his family his whole world, his children […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Gerry Hanson announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Gerry was born on August 10, 1939, in Bergland, Ontario to Mark and Margret Hanson. He grew up in Minnahico and as a young […]
Friends are invited to join family for a memorial mass for Jack Mattson will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.
In loving memory of Mary Louise Vivier (nee Cochrane), 64 years of age, who passed away at her home in Rose Manor on September 3, 2021. A complete announcement to follow.
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(ATIKOKAN, ON) – An Atikokan resident is facing charges after an individual was held against her will and assaulted. On August 28, 2021 the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted regarding an incident that occurred in late July. The individual reported being given a […]
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Freezers across the District are bursting with some of the best beef around, from the 4-H auction during last month’s Emo Fair. And now, the grades are in. Judge Darren Carvey and his wife Shannon made the trek from Manitoba to grade the beef raised by the local 4-H steer […]
Place Race Moto 1 Moto 2 Landon Flinders – Fort Frances Saturday 2 Super Mini 2 2 3 85cc 12-16 5 2 Sunday 1 85cc 12-16 2 1 1 Super Mini 1 1 Ozzy Hanson – Fort Frances Saturday 1 Super Mini 1 1 Sunday 2 85cc 12-16 1 2 […]
Last month, a group of local motocross competitors took part in a double header event in Kekabeka Falls. The two day event resulted in several top finishes for local riders. – Submitted photos
Asparagus is spring’s most luxurious vegetable. It was once cultivated for medicinal purposes as a natural remedy for blood cleansing and diuretic properties. During the Renaissance, asparagus was also promoted as an aphrodisiac and banned from the tables of most nunneries. Botanically, asparagus is a member of the lily family, […]
