Born to Kaela Hahkala of Miscampbell, Ontario, a girl, Zazalyna Emmayja Maurelynn, weighing 6 lbs 4 oz, on February 19, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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August 16, 1956 – February 26, 2025 With great sadness, the family of Frank Ernest Bruyere wishes to inform his extended family and friends of his passing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Frank was born in 1956, to Claude and Mary Bruyere; he […]
Brad Hogan was born May 8, 1944, and was raised in Fort Frances. He left for a period of time and returned in 1978 to raise his family and operate Fort Floral successfully for 42 years. He wishes to thank everyone in Fort Frances for their patronage over the years […]
Helene Lavigne passed away peacefully at Rainy River Long-Term Care Facility on February 23, 2025, after 91 years of love, devotion, kindness and adventure. Born August 13, 1933, in Field, Ontario, to Emile Vézina and Henriette Tanguay, Helene was eldest of 14. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Heribert […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Harvey John Shine, 84, announce his passing on March 1, 2025, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
FEATURED EVENT There will be a Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper at Knox Unite Church Fort Frances TONIGHT Tuesday, March 4, 5-7 p.m. Pancakes, Sausages, Fruit, Juice, Tea and Coffee. Freewill offering accepted. EVENTS CALENDAR Memory Lane Cafe is being hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora Rainy River Districts on […]
From the Border Mayors Alliance
Press release
Press release
Today, U.S. President Donald Trump placed unjustified tariffs on all Canadian goods. This action will affect Canadians across the country, but particularly those in towns and cities along our nation’s border whose economies and communities are deeply intertwined with our American neighbours. As mayors of these border cities and towns, […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Rural communities feeling left out in the cold if their Queen’s Park representatives aren’t part of the party in power may want to consider another perspective: that opposition MPPs are a vital part of democracy, maintains a Northern rep familiar with the role. “The government may not be serving all […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
During a visit to Thunder Bay late last week, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford reiterated his election promise to speed up project approvals in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire by pushing Ottawa to remove what he called “unnecessary federal barriers and red tape” from major projects under provincial jurisdiction. Ford says his […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day where Thunder Bay’s shining women come together in celebration and fellowship for the third annual International Women’s Day Goods Market and Panel Discussion. The celebration was created by Maelyn Hurley, owner of Goods and Co. Market, and Romy Marlo, owner of the […]
