The family of Elma Rose Wepruk announce her passing on October 13, 2024. Born October 19, 1935, to Joseph and Oxcanna Plichta in Sundown, Man., she was a middle child in the family. The family left Sundown and moved to Fort Frances when she was 8 years old. At that […]
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Ruth passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 14, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare Facilities in Rainy River, Ontario. Ruth was born January 18, 1952, in Rainy River, to parents Harry and Annie Wolanicki. Ruth is survived by her children Donna Wolanicki (Vaughnn) and Leroy (Traci) Hancharyk; grandchildren […]
It is with heartful sadness that we announce Don’s passing on the evening of Saturday, October 5, 2024, with his wife Marcia and daughter Mary Beth at his side. Don was born on December 8, 1936 and was raised in Fort Frances, Ont. After graduating from Fort Frances High School, […]
After a five-month absence from Queen’s Park, MPP’s found their way back to offices in Toronto. And once of the first items that greeted them was the announcement of the Ford government appointing Jane Philpott to head up Ontario’s new primary care action team. The team is tasked with finding […]
The Dance Township Community Association is hosting a Walleye Fish Fry this Sunday October 27 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Dance Hall. Tickets are $25 for adults, 5-12 years $12 and 4 and under free. The meal includes walleye, salads, beans, buns, homemade desserts and all the fixings. […]
During the Hallowe’en season—it is a known fact—people choose to use candles, torches, lanterns, and other open flames. An open flame can easily ignite anything that can burn. DID YOU KNOW? MINIMIZING YOUR RISKS IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE CANDLES : Safety—it starts with you folks.
I love autumn, for many reasons, perhaps mostly because it incites me to exhale, the season giving me permission to pause. The days shorten in proportion to the lengthening of my urge to nap. I wander instead of rushing, ponder instead of deciding, question instead of knowing. I love the […]
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS Starting a Business Seminar – Thursday, October 24, 2024– 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM– Rainy River Health Centre, 115 Fourth Street, Basement Level, Rainy River Buying Commercial Property Seminar – Thursday, October 24, 2024– 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM– Rainy River Health Centre, 115 Fourth Street, […]
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A Bergland, Ontario, man has been fined nearly $16,000 following an investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. According to a press release from the Ministry, Fort Frances conservation officers investigated the individual between 2019 and 2021 following complaints from members of the public. The conservation officers were […]
By Jon Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter, Ricochet
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter, Ricochet
Members of Red Rock Indian Band and their supporters brought all traffic to a halt between eastern and western Canada at the Nipigon Bridge for an hour on Monday morning. The shut-down came after pre-contact human remains were found at a nearby park construction site. Demonstrators from across the Robinson-Superior […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch.com
So far, the city of Thunder Bay is keeping pace with last year’s number of new homes being built, but the City of Thunder Bay’s director of development services says the number is higher than reported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “Based on the number of building permits […]
