The family of Jeannine Elizabeth Cornell sadly announces her passing on January 2, 2026. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
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The family of Laurent (Lawrence) Sylvio Desserre, 95, of Fort Frances, formerly of Pinewood, Ontario, are saddened to announce his passing on January 4, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Born September 18, 1949, in Plaster Rock, N.B. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 3, 2026, at Fort Frances Hospital. Left to mourn are his wife of 55 years Barb (Haines) Everett; daughters Bobbi-Jean Pitkanen (Tom), Shauna Ahern (Jason); grandsons Kole Pitkanen (Kristen), Tyson Pitkanen […]
It is with great sadness that we announce Beverley Rose-Mary Kozachenko passed away peacefully with her family by her side after battling a brief illness on January 1, 2026. Bev was born June 28, 1940, In Fort Frances, Ont., to her parents Dorothy May and Ivan Cunningham. She was raised in Fort Frances prior to moving to Atikokan where […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Joy Marie Legaree, 90, of Fort Frances, Ontario, on January 1, 2026, at her residence in Fort Frances. Joy was born in Rainy River, Ontario, on December 4, 1935, to parents Ben and Violet Morrison. She will be lovingly remembered by her children […]
Dolly was born May 30, 1935 in Fort Frances Ontario to parents Albert and Lilybelle Warren. She was united in marriage to Conrad Lemieux in 1952 and together they resided and raised their family in Fort Frances. Sadly the family announces the passing of Agnes Dale Lemieux “Dolly,” 90, of […]
Albert Sulo Rajala was born on January 4, 1945, and passed away peacefully on his 81st birthday. Al was deeply loved by those who knew him. He had many adventures throughout his life and greatly enjoyed sharing his stories with those who gathered around him. He will be remembered for […]
Dear Editor: As Fort Frances enters a municipal election year, the conclusion of the Point Park litigation should prompt serious reflection about the suitability for re-election of the multi-term councillors who presided over this seismic waste of taxpayer money. After nearly 30 years of litigation and close to $5.5 million […]
to do some basic activities of daily living. After each snowfall, several sidewalks, curb ramps, and walkways have remained uncleared or inadequately cleared along Scott Street. This creates significant barriers for people with mobility challenges, including wheelchair users, individuals who use walkers or canes, parents with strollers, and our growing […]
As the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, I support the Canada Border Services Agency’s decision to end the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program. For many years, this program has been a source of frustration for residents in my riding. While the vast majority of cross-border travellers respect […]
When Auston Matthews scored his 421st goal last weekend, he became the greatest goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history, at age 28. As much as the facts support his status, in the world of Distant Replays has there ever been a greater goal scorer in the hearts of long-time […]
