David (Dave) William Charles Hamilton, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born September 15, 1934, in Devlin Township, Ont., to the late William (Bill) and Clara (nee Whitehead) Hamilton. He was united in marriage to Darlene […]
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October 7, 1934 – August 21, 2026 The family of Jean Louise Kellar (née Whiddon), of Dryden, Ontario, is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mom on August 21, 2026, at 91 years of age. Mom passed away peacefully the day after a wonderful visit with several of […]
Waabishkibinesiik Sharon, Waabishkibinesiik, of the Name’ (Sturgeon) clan was, born in Fort Frances and raised in Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation. Later she moved to Fort Frances and then settled in Rainy River She was a beloved mother of three, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend to many (she had many special cousin friends, […]
September 23, 1959 – July 28, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brent Lee Strachan, who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Emo, Ontario, Brent was the beloved son of Marilyn Strachan and Calvin Dale “Dale” […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The 908 Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron begins for the year again on Wednesday Sept. 2. At the Memorial Sports Centre Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. For ages 12-18. Proof of Citizenship and Health Card required for new registrations. For more information see 908 Rainy Lake RCACS on Facebook […]
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The Fort Frances Times’ Nancy Flook pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for September this morning at the Times office. Sarah Windigo is the winner of a Rocky Mountain Ski Package trip, valued at $4,000. Next month’s draw is for a Cayman Coves […]
By Will Brooks
Some parents of schoolchildren were left scrambling to get their kids to school Tuesday morning as several bus routes across town were cancelled a day before the first day of the 2026 school year, as the busing service provider struggles with issues being faced across the country. “Despite our best […]
By Will Brooks
Lola Bridges of Etobicoke, Ont., won $2,784,817 in the Thunder Bay 50/50’s August Grand Prize draw after purchasing a $50 ticket. According to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, it was the largest grand prize ever awarded outside the last three December holiday draws, surpassing July’s $2,772,840 prize. It’s […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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SIOUX LOOKOUT – A new fireworks bylaw will soon take effect in Sioux Lookout, only allowing the use of fireworks without a permit on specific days of the year. These specific days include three days before and after Canada Day, the Saturday immediately before or after Diwali, and New Year’s […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KENORA – One hundred people gathered by Kenora’s Jarnel Contracting Pavillion to participate in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Wednesday. Each year, people all over the world walk the distance wearing red high heels to raise awareness and end sexualized violence. In Kenora, participants were joined […]
