It is with great sadness the family of Gerald Wayne Lauzon announce his peaceful passing on July 12, 2020 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Gerald was born on March 11, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the only child of Myrtle Lauzon (Skaalrud). He attended school in the […]
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Sadly the family announces the unexpected passing of Donald Larson 65 of Emo, Ontario at his residence on Friday, July 24, 2020. A complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home .
The Bassmaster Elite Series resumed last week at the St. Lawrence River on the New York/Ontario border. Known as one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the World, the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario have been a regular stop on the tournament trail for the past several years because […]
Jeff Gustafson holds up part of his Day Two catch at the St. Lawrence River. – Bassmaster photo
The Rainy River Agricultural Fair might be cancelled, but the Fair Queen Contest is in full swing. Seven young women have put their names in the ring for the chance to be crowned this year’s Fair Queen. Group activities have given way to a more socially distant competition. Participants have […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fort Frances. In the time since the Volunteer Bureau, in conjunction with the Family Centre, has allowed people to pitch tents on the Old CN Station property, there have been consistent issues created […]
Hello! My name is Taya Hagarty, I am 17 years old and currently live in Rainy River with my mom, Shannon Hagarty, and dog, Schatzy. I am heading into my senior year of high school at Rainy River High School and have plans to continue to University to pursue a […]
Hi, my name is Taryn McQuaker. I am 15 years old and going into grade 10 at FFHS this fall. I live in Emo with my parents Shane and Rachel McQuaker and my three siblings, Taylor, Rylan & Alia. During my free-time I enjoy penny boarding, swimming, horse riding, sleeping, […]
Hi, my name is Raelle Redford I am 15 years old, I go to the Fort Frances high school and I will be going into Grade 10 this upcoming fall. I live in Emo Ontario with my parents, Mike and Marni Redford I also have an older sister Rylee Redford […]
Hi! My name is Micaela Jolicouer. I am 17 years old and going into grade 12 at Rainy River High School in the fall. I am involved in many extra curricular activities including volleyball, basketball, curling, badminton, soccer and student council. I live in Stratton, Ontario and am the daughter […]
Hello, my name is Madison Anderson and I will be running for Emo Fair Queen this year! I am 15 and am entering Grade 10 at Fort Frances High School this fall. I really enjoy being a part of the Musical Review and I take signing lessons on my free […]
Hi, my name is Cheyenne Chambers. I am 17 years old and I will be attending Grade 12 at Fort Frances High School next fall. I grew up in Atikokan and moved to Fort Frances 10 years ago. My parents are Dorion Chambers and Dave Hanson, I have two siblings Elias […]







