It arrived as equal parts flash flood of liquid metal and a breath of fresh air—as if the sky split to spill the quicksilver while each inhale and exhale was delivered by the exhaust of a stealth bomber. Twenty-five years ago, industrial nu-metal battalion American Head Charge released the 2001 […]
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Did you know? Next week, on Sept. 1, students throughout Fort Frances and the Rainy River District head back to classrooms, playgrounds and school buses. With that return comes heavier traffic and young pedestrians navigating unfamiliar routes, particularly around school zones. Back-to-school safety tips As a new school year gets […]
I often grumble about the loss of letter writing. I miss that way of communicating. With most or all bills forwarded by email and paid by e-transfer these days, it hardly seems worthwhile walking to the mailbox. But that wasn’t always the case. On April 15, 1968, one simple letter […]
The family of Alton Cates announces his peaceful passing on August 17, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Alton was born in Emo, Ontario, on March 30, 1945, to Francis and Rose (Meline) Cates. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Margaret (Sonny); brothers Elmer (Helen) and […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Denise Morrison (54) (Waabishkibinesiik) announce her passing on August 21, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
The family of Leonard Nelson Mann, (66) of Barwick, Ontario, regretfully announce his passing on August 21, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert Belluz (69) of Fort Frances. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Frances, at 10:30 a.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home […]
The family of Jean Kellar would like to announce her passing on Saturday Aug. 22. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Dryden Go Getters Activity Centre, 84 St. Charles Street, Dryden. Full Obituary to follow.
Raija Hellevie (Tyrvainen) Carey, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died in the early morning hours on Sunday August 16, 2026, after a long battle with severe COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. Raija was a beloved Sister, Wife, Mother and “Nana” as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She […]
It is with deep sadness, the family of Susan (Sue) Lori Bagacki announces her peaceful passing at LaVerendrye General Hospital on August 16, 2026. Sue was born on July 30, 1961, to Rita J. Bagacki and the late John H. Bagacki. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her mother, […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tristan, age 18, who left us far too soon. Tristan was born on March 25, 2008 to Kim Councillor and Trevor Smith. Tristan was a kind, loving young man whose presence brought joy and laughter to the […]
