It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Bernice Doris Armit, 85, of Fort Frances, Ontario, who passed after a short illness with family by her side on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Born Bernice Boyda on July 17, 1938, […]

Surrounded by the love of her family, Jane Helen Leona Labott-Atatise, 80, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, started her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Leona was born to her parents Bill Labott and Dorothy Ottertail on June 11, […]

On May 28, 2024, to ease the pain from cancer complications, God called William (Bill) Lawrence Corrigan home. Born to Lawrence and Olive Corrigan on February 14, 1949, in Emo, Ontario, Bill grew up with a love for family, his faith in God, friends, coffee, westerns and driving trucks. He […]

Mr. Ronald Kenneth Miller, age 77 years, passed away peacefully with family by his side, in St. Joseph’s Hospice on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Ronald was born on February 3, 1947, at York Hospital in Toronto to Stella and Jack Miller. As a young […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

After more than a decade in business, a local entrepreneur is shifting focus and providing Fort Frances residents with a new event space. Jennifer Horton, owner of Curvy Chick Boutique in downtown Fort Frances, is bringing to a close the retail portion of her business, while at the same time […]

From John Dutton

Congratulations to the Muskie track team who competed in Thunder Bay at the NWOSSAA track and field championships over the past 2 days. Muskies finished 5th overall in the 15 team competition. Here are our medal winners: NOVICE GIRLS Harper Woolsey – Silver in Shot and Javelin Novice Girls Emily […]

Born to Harsha and Brandon of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Kira Avani, weighing 8 lbs 6 oz, on May 25, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Teagan and Brian of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Saylor Mae, weighing 6 lbs 13 oz, on May 24, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Janine and Colin of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Wyatt Kay, weighing 8 lbs, on May 21, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Muskies Football spring training is being held this week, Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. until June 6. Anyone entering grades 9 to 12 next year, who is interested in being a part of the team, can come down to the Fort Frances High football field and join in. No registration […]

- Louis Bergeron photo

Representatives from Borderland Pride, the OPP and the Town of Fort Frances gathered together to raise the Pride flag at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. June is recognized internationally as Pride month, to acknowledge the history, struggles and triumphs of the LGBT2S+ community.