Arthur Herbert Cross, 74, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence, Rainycrest Home for the Aged. He was born September 21, 1950, in Fort Frances to the late Art and Corinne Cross. He lived all of his life in Fort Frances. Art joined Sea Cadets in the 60’s […]
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Elly Mae (Elly) has gone home to her Lord and Saviour on May 14, 2025. Ellen was born on July 29, 1942, to Harold and Gertrude Pocock in Winnipeg, Manitoba. When Ellen was 10 or 11 years of age, the family moved to Fort Frances, where she attended Robert Moore […]
It is with great sadness the family of Gregory Micheal Douglas Maki Jr. (Greg) born June 2, 1994, announce his sudden passing in Fort Frances on May 11, 2025. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario
Penny O’Leary (Jodoin) passed away at 3pm on May 18, 2025, in LaVerendrye hospital at the age of 72. She left us peacefully after being surrounded by family. She appreciated and benefited from the wonderful attention and care she received from the staff and doctors. She will be missed every […]
Lillian Leonarda (Grygorcewicz) Pearson of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away gently under moonlight, with family at her bedside, in the early hours of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 92 years of age. Lilly was born on November 7, 1932, in Jankowice, Poland, a small village near the Naliboki forest, now […]
The Emo Walleye Classic is set to go May 22-24. This years classic premiere tournament has 34 teams signed up to date from both Canada and the U.S.A. The boat parade takes place Thursday, May 22, on Front Street at 6 p.m. The anglers hit the water water both Friday […]
Debbie Ballard
I was at a funeral last week and all the children (grown children, btw) stood up to talk about their Dad. He could do anything and fix anything. He loved being outdoors and loved being on the lake. He knew how to tell one tree from another and how to […]
The 2025 budget for the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has caused some friction between the town, library administration, and staff, as cost-saving measures are implemented across the community. The library had requested $638,000, an increase from the previous year. However, CEO Richard Bee said the town found the […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s important to be prepared to face an emergency, as well as keeping your emergency preparedness in the prime and practicing the following FIVE each time: Meanwhile, last week’s Safety Tidbits Column began our exploration of the “VITAL SIX” tool and its P.O.M.P.E.E. framework, to help PEOPLE […]
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Students and staff at St. Mary School have been hard at work for months preparing for their performance of The Wizard of Oz, put on in the school gym last Thursday, May 15, 2025. The stage adaptation of the classic 1939 put on by the St. Mary School Drama Club […]
EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a Moose Hide Campaign event to take action to end violence against women and children, on Thursday May 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ball field at The Point. Join in for a day of Ceremony and Healing. Sponsored by the OPP, […]
From Canada Post
Press release
Press release
Customers should be prepared for possible service delays OTTAWA – Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity on Friday, May 23 […]
