It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Harvey Haukaas announce his passing on August 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was born on February 24, 1942, to Ole and Margaret Haukaas in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was a brother to Christine (Peter) […]
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It is with profound sadness that the family of Joe Melville Irvine, 68, of Barwick, Ontario, announce his passing. A full obituary is to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Montica Rae (Zucchiatti) McLeod on July 30, 2025, in International Falls, Minn., at the age of 76. Monty (as she was always affectionately called) was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. She was married in 1966 […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gloria Soderholm announce her passing on August 15, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Fort Frances on August 3, 1957, to Tony and Sis Larocque. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of […]
Walter Wowchuk passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on August 11, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 16, 1934, to Andrew and Rose Wowchuk (nee Kawulia). Walter was an avid reader and always kept up with […]
The Dance Hall Community Association is celebrating their grand opening with a walleye fish fry. This celebration takes place this Sunday, August 24, at the Dance Hall from 4-6:30 p.m. The cost is adults $25, youth 5-12 years $12 and youth 5 and under eat free. Take out meals are […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness near midnight and a chance of showers with the risk of a thunderstorm and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day remaining cloudy with a chance […]
My brother has lost his wife. He didn’t misplace her at the mall nor are they engaged in an elaborate game of hide-n-seek. She has gone ahead, leaving him uncertain as to how to be in this world without her. Many of you know this space, have felt the crippling […]
From the OPP
(ETON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 15th, 2025 at approximately 08:45 p.m., the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle that was travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17. The officers conducted a traffic stop and it was determined that the driver was […]
From the Northwestern Health Unit
Press release
Press release
Red Lake – An infection prevention and control lapse investigation by Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has identified that patients who underwent dental care at this clinic between September 1, 2022, and May 16, 2025, may have been exposed to improperly sterilized, reusable dental equipment. Although the risk is low, as […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
While there’s no guarantee wildfire smoke won’t drift into Thunder Bay this weekend, those who live in the city or nearby might still take some comfort in knowing that the nearest active fire is burning a fair distance away. According to Friday’s update from the province’s Aviation, Forest Fire and […]
