It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mamie Herdman, age 81, of Miscampbell Township announce her passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born at home in Crozier, Ont., December 31, 1944 to Nicholas and Aino Hill. Mamie attended Alberton #3 School for grades […]
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Sagachiiwe giizhigook In a moment that has changed our lives, Lauren passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ont. Lauren, age 39, was born on January 4, 1987, in Fort Frances, Ont., to parents Sharlene Smith and Joe Hunter. Lauren’s three children, Shayanna, Cassia, and Kaysin, will […]
July 29, 1970 – August 2, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, Russell (“Russ”) Ling. Russ passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He faced […]
William “Bill” James Roach, 69, of Quesnel, British Columbia, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1956, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to William and Kathleen Roach and was a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife Elfriede; his parents […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Henry Wepruk, 89, on August 4, 2026. He was a man with a zest for life and laughing. He loved playing the guitar, music, and dancing until shortly before his death. Formerly of Fort Frances, Andrew retired to […]
Sadly, the family of Connie Lee Wood announce her passing on August 9, 2026 in Thunder Bay, at the age of 77. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ont.
Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will see mainly sunny skies during the day with cloudy periods overnight with a high of 23 (73) and a low of 13 (55). Friday will bring sunny skies during […]
EVENTS CALENDAR St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in the “After the Bell” program. This program, sponsored by Food Banks Canada, offers child-friendly nutritious food packs to young children 12 and under throughout the summer months when other food supports are unavailable. Food packs will be available for pickup […]
By Times Staff
Riverside Health Care and the Northwestern Public Health Unit have declared a respiratory outbreak on the West Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. During the outbreak, visitor restrictions and masking protocols have been put in place, with only two visitors or caregivers at a time permitted to visit residents, […]
By Times Staff
There was a single new wildfire reported in Northwestern Ontario as of the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires (OFF), as the total number dropped to 108 active wildland fires with 10 considered not under control, six being held, seven under control and 85 being observed. The new fire, Fort […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
DRYDEN – Thursdays are the day to celebrate summer and local business in the city, with the Dryden Days of Summer taking place in the downtown core each week. Between 3 and 6 p.m., King St. closes to traffic and fills with both vendors and people promoting events along with […]
