Last weekend’s rain allowed us to catch up on some inside jobs at the Research Station. I was very behind in my field notes and since Monday was a P.D. Day, we had two staff so there were all kinds of odd jobs getting crossed off the list! As you […]
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With heavy hearts, the family of Gabriel Fritzen shares the news of his unexpected passing on May 18, 2025, while traveling in Africa. Though only 70, Gabe died while doing what he loved most — exploring the world. Born March 17, 1955, in Berlin-Britz, Germany, Gabriel was a lifelong seeker […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Robin Scott Grynol announce his sudden passing on June 7, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1975, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Ed and Nancy Grynol (Sanders). He was predeceased by his father Ed; his grandparents Ed and Lenore Grynol […]
Waabshkanakwat It is with profound sadness the family announces the tragic passing of Thomas James Morrison, 50, of Big Island First Nation on June 13, 2025, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Thomas was born April 12, 1975, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Lorraine and James Morrison. He was a […]
Dan was born to Lois and Melvin Shine on January 24, 1962. He was raised in Devlin, Ontario, with his three siblings Teri, David and Barb. Dan was a man of few words who always had a grin on his face, which got him the nickname “Smiley” from cousins Larry […]
Sadly the family of Paul David Zrum, 71, announces his passing on June 14, 2025 at LaVerendrye Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
– Allan Bradbury, Ken Kellar photos
The powwow season is well underway in Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation as the warmer months bring traditional ceremonies full of drums, dance and more to the territory’s First Nation communities. Last weekend saw both Mitaanjigamiing First Nation and Rainy River First Nations hold their powwows in the Rainy River District. […]
– Ken Kellar photos
The weather was perfect for a day of Pride as Fort Frances and Borderland Pride took to the riverfront on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for this year’s Pride March. The walk began at the Sorting Gap Marina with free ice cream and booths from participating area organizations. Borderland Pride’s international […]
The LaVallee Seniors committee hosted their last gathering until fall on June 10, a potluck luncheon was enjoyed by many, along with the regular coffee gathering. Coffee gatherings will start up again on September 16, 2025. There will be a Seniors picnic for all seniors and their families and friends […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Members of the public had an excellent opportunity to take in the skills, talents and efforts of Fort Frances High School arts and manufacturing students last week during a two day Student Showcase held in the FFHS cafeteria and Townshend Theatre on Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, 2025. […]
I was remembering a story from my thirteen-year-old self to my daughter as we talked about what each of us consider “the good old days.” I’m not sure good old days is a legitimate term, but we tend to cling to days gone by in this rapidly changing world, which […]
