September 26, 1930 – January 4, 2026 Dad was born on September 26, 1930. He was the youngest of 12 children born to Adelord and Olivine (Landry) Desserre. Together with his surviving eight siblings he learned about living, having fun down on the farm and developed a strong sense of […]
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It is with our deepest sorrow we share the passing of our beloved mother Velma (Val) May Grant on January 11, 2026, in Emo, Ontario. Val was born on July 24, 1922, to parents George and Adelaide Leslie and grew up in the Mill Creek-Oakville area. Val was predeceased by […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ellan Jessie Kawulia, 88, announce her passing on January 5, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
June 4, 2003 – January 1, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Andrew Kehl, who passed away suddenly on January 1, 2026, at the age of 22. Andrew was a young man of steady strength and deep loyalty-a quiet guy to those who didn’t know […]
Zhawanobinesiikwe – Awaazisii Doodem Donna Evalina Maryanne Mainville started her journey to the spirit world on January 5, 2026, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre with her children at her side. Donna was born on April 12, 1966, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances to Biijii’ngwewidamok (Bessie […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Viola May Plumridge announce her passing at Rainycrest Long-Term Health Care Facility at the age of 91. Mom was born on January 3, 1935, in Eriksdale, Manitoba, and at an early age the family moved to Fort Frances, specifically McIrvine. Mom […]
Alfred Leon Roisin, a beacon of kindness and unwavering optimism, left us on December 27, 2025, at the venerable age of 94. Born on July 13, 1931, in Belgium to the late Louis and Reneé Roisin. Alfred was married in 1963 to Lise Madison in L’Acadie, Québec, and together they […]
August 5, 1944 – January 6, 2026 Leland George Stinson, known to friends and family as “Lee,” and occasionally “Bear,” passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital in British Columbia on January 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on August 5, 1944, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Lee was the […]
By Times Staff
In a press release issued Thursday, Jan. 8 the Town of Fort Frances clarified the ongoing issues with the lifts at the Memorial Sports Centre (MSC). Per the release, the elevator on the 52 Canadians side has broken down primarily due to age and replacement parts are no longer available. […]
– Riverside Health Care photo
Riverside Health Care has announced that the first baby of 2026 has been born, marking the beginning of both a new year and a new beginning for a local. According to a press release from Riverside Health Care, the first baby born at their facilities came into the world at […]
By Times Staff
Two residents of the Rainy River District are facing charges following a break and enter at a Fort Frances area business last week. In a release from the Rainy River District OPP, officers responded to reports of a break and enter at a local Fort Frances business in the 400 […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Shine Auto Repair located at 3197 Hwy. 11, opened its doors to customers on January 2, 2026. Eager to offer vehicle repair are Chris and Trudy Shine. Chris offers full mechanical services with the exception of safety checks (presently) and air conditioning services. If tires are on rims Chris will […]
