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), […]
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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 […]
Riverside Health Care is holding an Open Board Meet- ing, June 18 at 5:30 p.m. If you’re interested in attending, contact Brooke Booth at b.booth@rhcf.on.ca. Online options available. The Fort Frances Splash Pad grand opening will be held June 22. MPP Greg Rickford will be hosting a FREE community Barbecue […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Last year, Grand Council Treaty #3’s fall assembly declared a mental health and substance use crisis across their territory. Now its Grand Chief and Chiefs-in-Assembly have declared a nationwide mental health and addictions state of emergency. First Nations in the Treaty #3 region have “witnessed a distressing increase […]
By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — A flag was raised on Friday at city hall in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is June 15. Advocacy and prevention are the main goals, said Nipigon OPP Staff Sgt. David Moscall, co-chair of the elder abuse committee with Age Friendly Thunder Bay. Moscall […]
By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
KIIWETINOONG — Horrific and traumatic were the words used by NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa to describe a meeting he sat in on with some of the victims who detailed historic sexual abuse from Ralph Rowe, a former Anglican priest and scoutmaster. The meeting included representatives of the Anglican Church of […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
First Nations infants in Manitoba have an “exceptionally” high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS), a new study revealed this week. Results from a study published Wednesday in the international journal Child Abuse & Neglect show that more than one in three (36%) First Nations infants in […]
