The family of Kenneth Arthur Crowe announces his passing in Fort Frances, Ontario, on January 28, 2025. Ken was born on February 28, 1948, in Owen Sound, Ontario to Allan and Kathleen Crowe. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Michael) Waring; his niece Michelle and great-nephew Dai. Fort Frances […]
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Dorothy Friesen died peacefully at her home in Winnipeg on January 24, 2025, at age of 76. She grew up in Winnipeg and in 1975 married Gene Stoltzfus, whom she met in seminary at Goshen College. The two became Mennonite Central Committee country co-directors in the Philippines. Dorothy would write […]
On the 27th day of January 2025, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So, God claimed a farmer. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Allan (Al) John LaRocque Jr. at the age of 74. Al was born on August […]
Ojibway name, One who represents the black bearAugust 12, 1995 – January 29, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family announces our beloved Tia-Raylene Medicine of Mishkosiminiziibiing (Big Grassy River First Nation) began her journey to the spirit world on January 29, 2025 at the age of 29 […]
Annakaduk Born January 2, 1945 The family of Mary Frances Natawance, announce her passing in the early morning on January 31, 2025. She passed peacefully at home in Mitaanjigaming First Nation with her family by her side. Mary was born to William and Annie McGinnis from Rainy River First Nation. […]
With sadness, we announce the passing of Evelyn St. John (Oien) on Jan. 11, 2025, in Beaumont, California. Evelyn was born in Tovell Township and lived her youth on the family farm in Stratton, Ontario. Born on February 12, 1928, Mom had many adventures in her youth, working on the […]
It is with heavy hearts the family of Bruce James Thompson announce his peaceful passing on January 30th at La Verendrye Hospital. Bruce courageously faced his cancer journey with grace, unwavering strength, and without complaint. He left this world in the same way with his family by his side. A […]
December 14, 1951 – January 24, 2025 It is with great sorrow that the family of Greg Wilson of East St. Paul, Manitoba, announce his passing in Goodyear, Arizona. He passed peacefully with his children and partner by his side. Born in Dryden, Ontario, and raised in Barwick, Ontario, Greg […]
The West Rainy River District Lions Club continues with their good works. Their most recent generous donation was to improve palliative care and patient/family experiences in the district. The Lions Club reached out to Laura Wilson (Co-Chair) of the Subset Palliative Care Committee and wanted to make a donation of […]
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Following two days of curling action at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre on Sunday, February 2, and Monday, February 3, 2025, the Fort Frances High School Muskies Girls and Boys Curling teams each emerged at the top of their divisions with first place, gold medal wins. The Muskies will […]
How do we wile away the winter hours when we no longer imagine ourselves an Olympic downhill skier, leaning forward, our poles tucked into our side as we assume the most aerodynamic position available to us? Many an eminent creative mind tells us winter is a time of restoration. When […]
