The weather is not cooperating well to make dry hay, and it is driving me slightly crazy. My mind is programmed that we should be making hay, and I find it difficult to work on something else because my focus is making hay. I found myself a bit stir crazy […]
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Born March 8, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, with his beautiful daughters and family by his side. A full obituary to follow.
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship events continue all weekend On Thursday kids activities start at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Fort Frances Market Square will take place on the waterfront from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Mr. Richard–Magic, Music, and ventriloquism show for all […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Gladu (née Green), who died peacefully in her sleep at home on July 7, 2025. Nancy was born in Fort Frances on July 23, 1950. Nancy was the beloved daughter of Yvonne Person, from Flanders, Ontario, and Walter […]
With profound sadness the family of Rodney Reinson announces his passing on May 6, 2025, at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. Rod always had a positive attitude and a smile, he lived a full life on his terms and had a great time on his journey through his time on earth. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, son and grandfather Gary Edward Adam Barry Silander. He is survived by his children Tylyn Silander (Tyler) and Teanna Bakker (Adam); grandson Jase Bakker; mother Grace Silander (Derald); special sister Sherryl Hoskins (Elaine); partner Lisa; […]
June 1, 2019 – July 9, 2025 A traditional wake will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at 3:00 p.m., Northwest Bay Gymnasium (Naicatchewenin First Nation). A traditional funeral will follow on Thursday, July 24 at 10:00 a.m., Northwest Bay Gymnasium (Naicatchewenin First Nation). Full obituary to follow.
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Wayne Tkachyk announce his passing on July 12, 2025, at the age of 64, at the Riverside Health Centre in Fort Frances after a short battle with lung cancer. Michael passed away peacefully with family by his side. Michael was […]
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The Riverside Foundation For Health Care is calling on its friends and supporters to rally across the street from La Verendrye Hospital during a visit by MPP Greg Rickford. In a Facebook post published late Tuesday, a letter credited to Foundation Chair Tyler Cousineau, Vice-Chair Shanda Degagne-Begin and Past Chair […]
Press release
View her exhibit, An Indigenous Artist’s Journey, until September 27, 2025 WARROAD, MINN. — Everyone is invited to celebrate Ojibwe artist Cindy Goodin Hamilton, of Williams, Minn., on Saturday, August 2, at an upcoming reception and gallery open house for the opening of her exhibit at Warroad RiverPlace (103 State […]
By Abdul Matin Sarfraz
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As First Nations launch the first constitutional challenge against federal Bill C-5 and Ontario’s Bill 5 — sweeping laws to fast-track mines and major infrastructure — legal experts say the governments’ refusal to consult has left Indigenous communities with no other option and more court battles are likely ahead. “They didn’t engage […]
