The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is gearing up for the RCMP Musical Ride, and they need help to make this event a huge success! Volunteer Opportunities: Whether you can spare a few hours or the whole day, your assistance will make a big difference. This is a fantastic opportunity […]

Ozawaategiizhik – Wazhashkan Odoodeman It is with great sadness that the family of William Albert Atatise, 23, announces his passing on July 3, 2024, at Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation. William was born to Ted Atatise and Loretta Oshawe, on September 17, 2000, at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He was […]

With profound sadness the family of Keeshawn James Boshkaykin announces his sudden passing at the Atikokan General Hospital on July 2, 2024. Keeshawn was born April 8, 2024, to parents Dorion Whitecrow and Roxanne Boskaykin. Along with his parents, he is survived by his siblings Joanne, Izzy, Dorion Jr. Alexa […]

The family of Lawrence Alexander Eustace, 81, of Fort Frances, Ontario, is saddened to announce his passing on July 6, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Peacefully on July 5, 2024, our beloved mom and nanny Olive Marie (Carpenter) Gouliquer began her journey home, with her family by her side, at the age of 93. Mom was born to the late Cecile (Grouette) and Paul Carpenter in Vassar, Manitoba, on April 8, 1931. Mom was an […]

The family of Richard Thadius Peterson, 92, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, are saddened to announce his passing on Monday, July 1, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

This is a column that was written by the President of the Canadian Newspaper Association about the importance of advertising by provincial governments. When I was president of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, we lobbied all the provincial and territorial governments as well as the federal government to maintain their […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

A bunch of quirky kids (played by adults) take to the stage for Row i Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a comedy musical directed by Trevor Barker and set to run this week at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances. The musical centres around […]

Tonight will see clear skies and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 19 (66). Friday will again see sunny skies during the day and cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight with […]