The school year is starting off a little brighter for two Fort Frances students, after being awarded $1,500 scholarships from FirstLight. The company, which works with the Fort Frances dam, announced 10 recipients of 2024-2025 Scholarship Program for Family Members of Company Employees, from across North America. Elizabeth Cousineau and […]
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A retread from 2008. It’s that time of year. With a bite in the air, time to fire up the woodstove. Since I’m headed south shortly, and am well known for my lack of ambition, I’ll forgo that pleasure. Haven’t split a single block of wood since I left the […]
The 28th annual Bassin’ for Bucks tournament took place over the weekend on Lake of the Woods, in Sioux Narrows and as always, it was a well-attended and well-run event. Anglers were greeted with three days of beautiful weather, which made for a fantastic weekend. This time of year, we […]
Now that summer has arrived everyone has a list a mile long! It is looking like some great weather ahead. We have hopes of making some square bales this week. It is always a tense time since no one likes to make square bales because they are a lot of […]
We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik Our precious mom, Mildred (We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik) Bruyere (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully at Riverside Healthcare – LaVerendrye on August 29, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Born in Fort Frances on January 20, 1936, she lived her life locally, […]
On August 29, 2024, Kathy Clapp, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Kathy’s deep love for animals was evident in the way she surrounded herself with her cherished pets and the gentle deer that visited her yard. Her heart […]
Cecilia, known as Dede, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2024, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. She was born on Christmas Day, 1930, first born child of Charles and Cecilia (Calder) Armit. Dede was a proud member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, a descendant of both the Armit and […]
Vivian Sarah Vincent Foster passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, in her 102nd year. She spent her final days in the company of loving family members. Vivian was born in Markdale, Ontario, on July 27, 1923, to parents T.S. (Tommy) and Beth Cooper. Vivian was united in marriage to […]
It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Ronald Herman Lemmon, husband, father, grandfather, brother, comedian, and friend. Ron passed away on September 4, 2024, at the Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Middle […]
The family of Timothy Wayne Luoma announce his passing on the afternoon of August 31, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, after a sudden illness. Tim was born to Eero and Shirley Luoma on February 17, 1959, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Tim (known by so many around […]
The annual Naicatchewenin Fall Bass/Walleye fishing tournament takes place Friday (September 13 and Saturday (September 14). The boats take off at 8a.m. and weigh-ins start at 4p.m. Thirty six teams have registered to date, registration is open until Wednesday at midnight. Local teams from the district and Atikokan are all […]
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Atikokan native Alex Sampson will be hitting the America’s Got Talent stage tonight, in the semi-final round. The hit reality show pits a variety of acts against each other, vying for votes to continue through the rounds to the final. Voting from the semi-final round will whittle the show down […]
