October 5, 1966 – June 24, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Grace Ellen Louise Seguin on June 24, 2025, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the age of 58. Grace was born on October 5, 1966, in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, and raised […]
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Kotaamigwebinesiik Pegamibinesiik (Mide) Sadly the family announces the peaceful passing of Delia Smith, 77, of Naicatchewenin First Nation on June 24, 2025, with her family by her side at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. Delia was born in Naicatchewenin on September 25, 1947, to parents Margaret Cyr and John […]
May 10, 1946 – February 16, 2025 Muriel’s interment will be July 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at plot R304 Riverview Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend and share memories.
In loving memory and greatly missed, Geraldine (Kavanaugh) Spruce, 79 years of age. Ogima Anamaki Binisi Kwi, Dotem Nigig . Daughter of her late parents Ethal Hampshire and James Kavanaugh, she was born July 4, 1945, in Manitou Rapids First Nation, Ont., she was a Residential School Survivor, beloved wife […]
Makaadebinesse, bizhew dodemDecember 9, 1968 – June 12, 2025 It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Pierre Edward Tuesday, Makaadebinesse, bizhew dodem, at the age of 56, on June 12, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. Pierre was born on December 9, 1968, in Rainy River, Ontario, […]
April 27, 1934 – June 26, 2025 Pietje Renia, known to many as P.J., became a Catholic just prior to marrying Peter van Vliet on September 10, 1955, in Ottawa. Together they grew in faith being part of the various Catholic groups. Pietje was a lifelong member of the Catholic […]
There have been many recent milestones to celebrate recently in our rural area. Congratulations to Terry and Linda Mann on their 50th anniversary. Terry and Linda celebrated their June 30th anniversary at their cabin, which is the place they love the most! Happy 75th birthday to Glenn Aveyard. Glenn turned […]
Music “soothes the savage beast” we’ve been known to say. As far back as 1697, when the prominent English playwright William Congreve wrote in “The Mourning Bride” – “Music has charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak”, we still use the distilled version […]
From the Town of Fort Frances
Press release
Press release
Between the two national holidays, the towns of Fort Frances and International Falls will celebrate their decades long friendship by signing a Declaration of Friendship to promote unity between the neighbours across the bridge. Fort Frances will be hosting a barbeque following the signing of the declaration and raising of […]
From the Rainy River Future Development Corporation
Press release
Press release
FORT FRANCES, ON — Something big (and juicy!) is cooking in downtown Fort Frances. The first-ever “Burger Wars” Street Festival is set to hit the streets on Friday, September 12, 2025, and you won’t want to miss it! Taking over the 200 block of Scott Street, this brand-new event will […]
From the Government of Ontario
Press release
Press release
TORONTO — The Ontario government is celebrating Canada Day by offering all Canadian residents the opportunity to fish for free in Ontario from June 28 to July 6, 2025. During these dates, people across Ontario are invited to experience the joys of fishing – whether for the first time or […]
