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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our remarkable Florence Isabel Ward on November 23, 2020 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. She was born March 4, 1943 to parents Isabel and William John Ward. Born and raised in Emo, Ontario, Florence graduated from Fort Frances […]
On Friday December 25, 2020, Randall Morrison, 41, of Big Grassy First Nation passed away at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his father Robert Morrison of Morson, Ont.; his children Brandon Penner, Zach, Jaylon, Keegan, Cassidy, and Keeanna Morrison. Also surviving are three half siblings, […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of William Garth Lockman Jr. announces his passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital. Garth was born on March 26, 1966 in Fort Frances to Garth and Linda Lockman. He lived in Fort Frances all his life. He […]
Isabelle “Izzy” V. Lindholm, age 86, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Diamond Willow in Cloquet with her family by her side. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Pouce Coupe, B.C., to Harry and Vivian Beck. Izzy married her high school sweetheart, Robert Lindholm on October 30, […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Joshua Blaine Landry, 37, of Barwick, Ontario at his residence on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Josh was born on October 11, 1983 in Fort Frances, Ontario to parents Linda and Blaine Landry. After high school, Josh would go […]
The family of Irwin Elford Johnston is grieved to announce his passing on December 22, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1946 to Edgar Alfred and Alice Jean Johnston in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings, Alfred, Neil, and Robert (Bob). Irwin was married […]
Giidaagiizhigook – Bear Clan It is with great sadness that the family of Kaytilyn Marie Black announces her passing on Thursday December 17, 2020 in Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ontario. She was born on July 27, 1994 to Debra and Bruce Black. She lived in Naicatchewenin First Nation all her life. […]
Rainy River correspondent
The West Rainy River District Lions Club is able to add some support to both the Rainy River Minor Hockey and the Rainy River figure Skating Club with the outstanding community support of their 50/50 Christmas draw. All 250 of the $20 Tickets were sold says Draw Committee Chair Gordon […]
How do you have a visit with Santa Claus in times of social distancing? Well, in Fort Frances, you set Santa up with a comfy chair at Ink Spotz Apparel+ on Scott St. and a sidekick to ensure that he can meet as many children as possible and keep everyone […]
Staff Writer
On Dec 17, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries held a virtual townnhall to announce the Reconnecting Ontarians: Re-emerging as a Global Leader- A road map for economic and social recovery through Ontario’s Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries white paper. “Certain sectors and businesses are […]
One of my favourite books of the last ten years is The Secret Life of Bees, written by Sue Monk Kidd. Many of you will know of it, have read it, or saw the film adaptation of the book. It is the story of a child rising from loss and […]
