Sadly we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Edmund Lidkea on July 28, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital with his family by his side. Robert was born in North Bay, Ontario, on January 1, 1931. His parents were Ernest Willard Lidkea and Mary Lano Chadbourn. He attended both public and […]
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July 7, 1941 – July 27, 2025 Dona was predeceased by son Michael and her parents Raymond and Loura Coulson. She is survived by her children; Danny (Amal), James, Cheryl, Donna (Joe); and grandchildren Joshua, Dillon, and Cameron; and great-grandson Emmett; also siblings Bonnie (Fred), Lois, Dolly, Dale, Janet, Allan […]
Ne-na-shkegoneb Ne-na shkenemut It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Spencer announce his passing on July 29, 2025, at Atikokan General Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1987, in Fort Frances. Left to mourn his passing is his mother Karen Kabetay and father Dave Spencer; fiancé […]
The newly renovated Dance Community Hall will host its grand opening on August 24, 2025. To celebrate this occasion there will be a walleye fish fry. The meal is available from 4 – 6:30 p.m. with takeouts available. Advance tickets are available at Cloverleaf Grocers, Devlin’s Store and General Supply. […]
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In recognition of the World Day Against Trafficking Persons on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Fort Frances and Area Human Trafficking Coalition saw out a busy day full of family fun and municipal collaboration. The day began with a flag raising at the Fort Frances Civic Centre, where mayor Andrew […]
By Sydney Romyn
United Beef Club press reporter
United Beef Club press reporter
The United Beef Club funday meeting was held on Saturday, July 26, at the Leblanc residence. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 9 but due to a rain delay, it got pushed back an hour. At 10 a.m. the meeting was called to order by president Kennah Leblanc, followed […]
My family have gone home, just left in fact. The house is eerily quiet and looks a bit like a war broke out, or some thieves ransacked the place in search of precious jewels and certainly didn’t find any. I’ve collapsed into my chair, wondering if I have any strength […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Baseball Manitoba will be holding clinics and registration days in the Rainy River District 11U, 13U and possibly 15U event will be held in Fort Frances Aug. 15. Rally Cap (7U) and 9U event will be held in Emo at the sports field on Aug. 16 and 17 […]
From the OPP
(Dryden, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a drowning incident that claimed the lives of two children. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 4:10 pm, officers responded to a report of two youths observed entering the Wabigoon River in the […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Northwestern Innovation Centre is providing small and medium-sized Northern Ontario enterprises with a funding opportunity aimed at expanding technology to enhance business operations. The Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP) is a non-repayable grant program that will cover up to 50 per cent of eligible technology costs to a maximum […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — “Do not roll over, hit that guy back as hard as we possibly can.” That was Doug Ford’s message to Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs during a press conference at Thunder Bay city hall. “President Trump taking direct aim at […]
