Nikolaj (Nick) Law passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, at the age of 87 years. Dad was born on November 18, 1936, in Mine Centre, Ontario, to Doris and John Walter Law Sr. Nick attended school in Mine Centre, where he […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Carol Peterson, 85, of Rainy River, Ontario, announce her passing on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Rainy River Hospital. Carol is predeceased by her husband Ross and leaves to mourn her passing her son David Lewis and daughter Dawn Lewis. […]
1931 – 2023 It is with profound sadness that the family of Irene Redford (nee Craven) announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Irene was the second child of eight born to Thomas and Mable Craven (nee Williamson). From the age of 12 she was lovingly […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Howard Kenneth Roen “Kenny” on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the age of 59. Dad was born on September 27, 1964, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Howard and Evelyn Roen, he was the oldest of their four […]
I wake up in darkness. For the third consecutive day the sky is clouded over and in late afternoon, we all will return to darkness. December leading to the winter solstice is a dismal time of year. After the invasion by Hamas and the slaughter of 1400 Jewish children, women […]
Seems it happens every year. This year I decided to solve the issue. I’ve been putting it off for too long but moving into a Senior’s apartment necessitated the move… and it was all the fault of the Pearl of the Orient, my late wife, Norma. I spent a week […]
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus made an early appearance last Sunday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. After Mass a lovely potluck meal was enjoyed as well as fellowship. The day was made even more special with a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They had a bag of […]
I partook (an entry on my list of favourite whimsical words) in a community turkey dinner last Sunday, not far from my home. The dinner event has become a holiday tradition for the “Forties” community that is well-supported by local residents and beyond. This small community pulls together, most of […]
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Last Monday’s Concert with the Rainy Lake Community Orchestra was a delightful way to get into the Christmas Spirit. The Orchestra played many delightful holiday favourites. The audience was encouraged to join in on singing several numbers as well. After all, as Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are asking witnesses and victims of an early morning incident to contact them, to aid their investigation. Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and […]
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The Town of Fort Frances welcomed several new staff members at last night’s council meeting. Penny Hutton has rejoined the team at the Civic Centre, to fill the role of deputy treasurer. Although her role doesn’t officially begin until December 15, she was in attendance at last night’s meeting. The […]
