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Tickets are selling fast for the biggest pyjama party in town, so don’t delay! The Pjs and Pearls Virtual Gala will be held November 28. Hosted by the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br#29, this online party will be held over Facebook Live, featuring a gourmet four-course meal delivered right to your […]

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This year the proceeds from the Fort Frances Tim Hortons’ week-long Smile Cookie campaign were donated to the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee. Pictured from left are Erinne Wreggitt, Mary Lou Beaulieu and Ashlee Hunsperger. A big thank you to everyone who purchased Smile Cookies.

The Canadian Press
Mike Blanchfield

OTTAWA – The federal government is expected to announce long-awaited plans today to help Canadians living in Hong Kong amid the Chinese clampdown on democracy in the territory. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino is to unveil the government’s plans at a press conference in Ottawa. Earlier Thursday, members of the House […]

A Christmas Country Craft Market will take place November 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rainy River Recreation Centre. A variety of hand crafters and others will be there! Masks are mandatory. A craft sale will be held at 1216 First Street East in the garage. Dates […]

On the 2nd day of November, 2020 it pleased the Lord to take Donald Wayne Pointer in his 83rd year home to glory to be with his Lord and Saviour. Donald was born the 21st of September, 1937 in Avonlea, Saskatchewan and was the eldest child of Howard and Violet […]

Born to Mark and Nicole, nee: Rodger, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Jordan Joans, weighing 8 lbs 9 oz on October 29, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Erika Sheppard and Brody Strachan, of Devlin, Ontario, a boy, Mason Lawrence, weighing 9 lbs 5 oz on October 27 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the “temporary” end to a beautiful love story like no other. Until they meet again. On November 8, 2020, Helma Wolff (Oma to many) left this earth to meet her saviour. Helma was born July 3, 1934 in Dortmund, Germany and grew […]

Marion Venne, 89, of Emo, Ontario passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions a private family service will be held with Interment in the Emo Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of George Herbert Eugene Solomon, on Thursday November 5, 2020 peacefully at his home. George will forever be missed and cherished by his loving wife Alice, children, Clinton (Johanna), Debra (Lorne) and Brian, grandchildren, Jonathan (Caroline) & Kevin Solomon, Grayson […]

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Fred Scheirer known as “Art” on November 7, 2020. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 3, 1931 and is predeceased by his most cherished companion and beloved wife Mary ‘Marg’ Scheirer; his father […]

George Pratt was born on April 14, 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Charles and Marion (nee Oryniak) Pratt. He passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at the Rainy River Hospital with family by his side on Friday, November 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife Carol of 57 years; three […]