Fort Frances girls hockey standout Piper Miller, played for Team Ontario at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Grande Prairie, AB from May 6-11. Over the course of the tournament Miller had three goals and three assists in six games Ontario was undefeated in the round robin winning 13-0 over […]
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Gregory Robert Todd Andy passed away in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on May 16, 2024, at the age of 50. Gregory was born on August 6, 1973, in Rainy River, Ontario. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the time he spent with his nephews, daughter and his grandchildren. His […]
Greig Blair, 60 years old of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away May 21, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1964 to Don and Lorena Blair. Greig was a hardworking and dedicated man who gave everything he had to be the best son, brother, partner, father and friend to so many […]
Peter Loutit Calder, Jr., age 79, of Coleraine, Minn., formerly of Warroad, Minn., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth, Minn. Peter was born March 31, 1945, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Peter Loutit and Margaret (Sinclair) Calder. He grew up in Fort Frances and […]
Though gone from our sight he will remain in our hearts forever. On May 18, 2024 Kenneth Carmody, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and cherished member of the community passed away. He was born on January 30, 1930, in Fort Frances to proud parents (Eva and William), who instilled […]
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Norma Nastiuk (nee Jourdain) late evening of May 20, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Norma was born in Fort Frances on December 21, 1938, to Delia Aubey (nee Perault) and Angus Jourdain of Lac […]
Fort Frances is in its most splendid dress. We like to think that our community is a beautiful place to live. We have no major weather issues. We do not have earthquakes. We seldom experience flooding. But this week, Fort Frances puts on its best dresses and flaunts the community’s […]
The Emo Walleye Classic was once again a huge success. The fishing tournament held May 23-25 saw exciting weigh-ins and people enjoying the food, dance, penny tables and all the other favourite events that make up for this top notch tournament. Congratulations to the winning and all anglers. A big […]
The 2024 Rainy River District Speech contest was held May 15th. at JW Walker school. This contest was for both Junior (grade 5/6) and Intermediate (grade 7/8) students. Eleven students participated in the Junior Division and eight in the Intermediate division. Judges for the junior division were Danielle Marshall, Dianne […]
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The Fort Frances High Muskies had a great showing in last week’s NORWOSSA track meet which featured competition across grades 7-12 and schools from across the region including St. Thomas Aquinas, Beaver Brae, Sioux North, Dryden and others. This week high school members of the track team are in Thunder […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert George “Butch” Veraneau Jr. announce his sudden passing on May 1, 2024 in Kamloops, BC. Butch was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Frances Allan and Lance Corporal Albert Veraneau on April 6, 1943. His first school years were spent […]
