March 17, 1957 – September 4, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Edna Gladys Angus. She passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Carol was born in Emo, Ontario, on […]
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, loving mother, auntie, treasured Nanny and loyal friend. Rhonda was born in Fort Frances on September 30, 1961, to the late Herbert and Elsie Dustin. Rhonda’s love story with Murray began close to home, Murray was the […]
Mom was born on August 14, 1931 in Barwick, Ont. She was one of 10 children born to Henry and Violet (Hamilton) Ahrens. Together with her surviving seven siblings she learned about living, having fun and working hard on the farm and developed a strong sense of values and great […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Raymond Dolk, a devoted husband, father, papa and friend, on September 7, 2026, with family by his side. He lived a life on his own terms, which was filled with love, humor, and cherished moments that will forever […]
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EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a Test Drive for a Cause at Fort Frances GM in aid of the Emo Food Bank. $50 per test drive will be donated. Thursday, Sept. 17 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free hot dogs and lemonade 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ribs on the Rainy is […]
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Organizers and supporters of the local Terry Fox run, along with Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, right, raised the Terry Fox flag on Monday morning in recognition of the annual fundraising event. The local Terry Fox run is scheduled to go ahead this Sunday, September 20, at the Nanicost building […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
For all 30 years of Bassin’ for Bucks, Barb Salvador has helped keep the tournament running and welcomed anglers back to Sioux Narrows. After this year’s tournament, which ran from Sept. 11 to 13, Salvador is stepping back from her longtime role as a director. In an interview with Kenora Miner & News, Salvador […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — City police aim to build relationships in the community as well as fundraise for local charities with a gala event once again. The Thunder Bay Police Service charity gala will return for a second time in 2027 after the success of the inaugural event this year. The police service’s […]
By Vance Gutzman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
North Renfrew Times
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
North Renfrew Times
The province of Ontario is promising once again to cap the cost of policing for municipalities using the services of the Ontario Provincial Police. In a letter to municipal heads of council copied on this week’s Petawawa council agenda, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says the province will “limit increases in […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce addressed a gathering in Thunder Bay on Thursday during the Central Canada Resource Expo at the Projects in the Pipeline conference, minutes after a provincial cabinet shuffle. “I feel like I won the lottery because I’m remaining the minister of energy and mines in […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – On Aug. 19, Miranda Mamakwa of Fort Severn First Nation posted to social media, “If I die, [pls] go after ’em.” On Tuesday, Mamakwa died at the Thunder Bay hospital after missing four follow-up appointments for open-heart surgery she said were not arranged by the Non-Insured Health […]
