There are plans in the making to hold the Nevin Bonot Memorial Golf Tournament. This will take place July 17 at Heron Landing. More details to follow. Our community wishes a Happy 70th birthday to Mel MacDonald. May you enjoy many more birthdays. Friday June 11th. is a PA day […]
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By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Kathy Leek, the Emo librarian/CEO turned the page to a new chapter in her life, when she retired on May 21, after being employed at the Emo Public Library for 28 years. Kathy is 58, and has many fond memories of her years at the library. She started out as […]
I know you will all think I am crazy for saying; “we need a rain!” Normally I am complaining that we have had too much. We are seeing some severe drought and frost damage in our crops. It is looking like the crops that were already stressed from being dry […]
It is with great sadness the Ivall family announces the passing of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Leslie Robert Ivall. Les was born on June 3, 1922 and was just one day short of his 99th birthday when he passed away at Rainy River Long Term Care in Rainy River, […]
Jessie Mary Sawchuk Nielsen left her earthly domain peacefully on the afternoon of May 15, 2021, from the Lakewood Health Center at the glorious age of 97. Jessie was born on April 30,1924, in Rainy River, Ontario. She lived with her family on a small farm four miles east of […]
Bernice Irene Olinyk, age 96 years of Rainy River, died peacefully at the Rainy River Hospital on the early evening of Friday, June 4, 2021. She spent the day she passed with her two sons, Dennis and Billy. She also spent time with her parish priest, Father Thomas, who administered […]
Bryan Calder, 71, of Fort Frances passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 8, 2021, with his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are being conducted by Northridge Funeral Home and a complete obituary will follow.
Edith Joan McTavish, age 83, passed away this morning, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. A complete obituary to come.
LaDonna (Quinn) Jacobs, of Spokane, Washington, passed away June 4, 2021. She was born November 6, 1927, in Sydney, Ohio, the youngest child of William B. and Cecilia Moore. LaDonna grew up in Ohio and Indiana, eventually moving to International Falls, Minn. and then to Fort Frances, Ont. She enjoyed […]
Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce that we have amended travel restrictions related to our visitation guidelines for both our long-term care and acute (hospital) settings. As of late last week, all visitors who have travelled outside of the province of Ontario in the past 7-days will be required […]
With diverse and interesting family origins, Noreen Stinson, 87, was born and raised in Fort Frances. A proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Stinson’s life taught her much, from working to hitting the road in exploration of different countries and cities. Now, in her eighth decade of life, Stinson shares […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
With the pandemic forcing many people indoors, a lot of individuals began taking up different hobbies to occupy their time. Some have even registered in courses to either improve their skills or apply to post-secondary education. Carrie Jolicoeur, a single mom, came to Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) looking to […]
