It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Cyr, 69, on November 26, 2024, in Naicatchewenin FN at his family home. Raymond was the second born of Louis and Rosie Cyr born on August 4, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont.Raymond is survived by the love […]

The family of Mary Ducharme, 81, of Fort Frances are saddened to announce her passing on November 30, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Peter Gagne on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Riverview United Church, 169 Pine Crescent in Atikokan, Ont. Officiant-Reverend Susan Girard. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Gushulak announce her passing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the age of 95 years old at her home at Rainycrest in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.

With great sadness mixed with comfort, the family of Lenard A. Ricci, born October 13, 1925, announce his graduation to heaven, Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 6:45 a.m. at the Rainy River Long-Term Care. His daughters, Christine Armstrong and Marty Sisk, were with him. He was 99 years old. All […]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Michael Spence, lovingly known as Jock, who passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 84. Jock was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, whose warmth, humour, and generosity of spirit touched all who […]

– Ken Kellar photos

Outside may have been blustery, but inside was warm and bright as youth and families from across the district turned out to the Stratton Curling Rink on Friday, November 29, 2024, for the Rainy River District 4-H Association’s Annual Awards Banquet. The night featured great food and a slate of […]

- Allan Bradbury photos

The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances sponsored the annual Santa Claus Parade in Fort Frances on Saturday evening, with a variety of sports teams, businesses, organizations, churches and communities entering floats. The parade went down Scott Street, and concluded with a sighting of the big man himself, Santa Claus, waving […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls Hockey team hosted some future Muskie hopefuls in a visit before their recent game against the Sioux North Warriors. Girls hockey players from local hockey associations were invited to see the Muskie girls locker room, and meet the players. Each visitor also received […]

–Allan Bradbury photo

The Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association was just one of the floats in the annual Kiwanis Fort Frances Christmas Parade on Saturday. It was a chilly evening but Scott St. was busy with families hoping for a glimpse of the big man, some candy, and other treats. More […]

FEATURED POST The Salvation Army had an unprecedented number of applicants to the Holiday Hamper Program, and are looking for help to make some Christmas miracles happen for families in need. There are two ways to help: you can be a sponsor for $280, in which the Salvation Army uses […]