Here we are halfway through the month of June, and I am not finished planting. We have a couple of alfalfa trials that are ready to go in but when they are predicting a heavy rain, I question if we shouldn’t wait until that is behind us. Small seed will […]
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It is with great sadness the family of Alexis Rochelle Holland announce her passing on June 12, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Alexis will be deeply missed by her parents Buck (Chester) and Fern (nee Lundgren) Holland; also surviving, her sisters Hope Holland (Todd Thompson), Terri […]
Husband, Uncle, Brother, Pepere, Grampa, Great-Pepere, Hunting Partner, Fishing Partner, #1 Fan, Friend and Dad… These are all the words that describe Lorne John McNay. Lorne left us peacefully in early afternoon on June 14, 2024. He left us with dignity, on his own terms and with family by his […]
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Larrayne Muloin (nee Veillieux) at the age of 87. Mom passed peacefully on June 11, 2024, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, with family by her bedside. Larrayne was born in Fort […]
With shattered hearts we lay our father, grandfather and great-grandfather to rest, 18 days after our precious mother, Norma. Nastor (SNA) passed away on June 6, 2024. Dad was born in Fort Frances on February 25, 1930, to Mary Nastiuk (Zyha) and Magdary Nastiuk. Nastor attended Fort Frances High School […]
Marie was born to Marcel and Elsie Lecot on January 7, 1941, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Marie worked numerous jobs including 25 years at Buena Vista Resort. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching puzzles and reading. Marie is survived by her children Eddie Pearson (Norma), Glen Pearson, Sandra Lange (Richard Schulz), […]
George Penner of Sleeman, Ont., passed away of a heart attack on Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2024, while surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 76 years and 22 days. He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife of 47 years Edith (nee Krahn); and six sons […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Edmond St.Pierre announces his passing on June 13, 2024, at the age of 88. Ed was born on February 1, 1936, in Rainy River to Edmond and Maria St. Pierre and grew up in Minahico. On June 24, 1972, Ed married […]
The council of Fort Frances earlier this year spoke of the high cost of replacing the community’s infrastructure in Fort Frances. The original sewer in front of the newspaper office was made of clay. Men digging with shovels originally dug a trench about ninety centimeters wide down to a depth […]
Crossroads School once again ended their school year with their traditional fish fry finale. Well over 300 people attended the finale and the weather cooperated fully. A walleye supper with all the fixings, plus entertainment made up of Brynlee Libiak playing guitar and singing a country favourite Wagon Wheel, Dale […]
Not everyone has a large yard for expansive plantings so this column will provide you with an array of tips to consider when planning to install a garden in a smaller space. No matter the size of your yard you can still create a garden space if you desire. The […]
