On June 29, 2011, Bob Ward passed on, leaving behind his soulmate of 41 years, Elda; daughter, Alix; son, Jesse; granddaughter, Lily; and father, Al. Bob’s mother, Ollie, passed away last year and he also was predeceased by his brother, Rick. Described as “a wonderful, graceful, charming, caring man,” Bob […]
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SMITH-MEDICINE–Born to Curtis Medicine and Sherri Smith, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Treyton Jay, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on June 18, 2011 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring “Quest for the Best” back for another year. With more sponsors than ever, the most prize money to be given away since “Quest” began, and a brand new format, this year’s competition promises to be the most exciting. […]
Staff Eighteen new fires were reported in the Northwest Region in the past 24 hours, many of which were sparked by lightning. Red Lake District saw 10 new fires yesterday, and another two early this morning, while Sioux Lookout District reported three new blazes. Nipigon District and Thunder Bay District […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing female. On June 30, Belinda Paishk, 16, left her residence on Highway 615 in Chapple Township. Paishk is described as a First Nations’ female, 5’2” tall with a medium build, and wearing all black clothing. […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce Marilyn Stinson of Fort Frances was the grand-prize winner of the $10,000 Canada Day Cash Lottery. Vivian Hartnell of Rainy River won the $2,000 second-place prize, with C.K. McDonald of Stratton collecting the $1,000 third-place prize. Gemma Lamonato, […]
Press Release It could prevent vision loss for someone living in your community. The CNIB Eye Van is touring Northern Ontario in an effort to educate residents about vision health and how it relates to diabetes. The van will be set up in the Rainycrest parking lot in Fort Frances […]
