The family of Betty Ellman, 80, very sadly announces her passing on July 18, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
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WaabshkiiAnakwaadook – WaabshkiiGwanebiik – Atik O’dodeman With deep sadness, the Hunter family announces the passing of our mom, auntie, sister, daughter, and friend, Emily, as she prepares for her final journey into the spirit-world. Emily passed away at Riverside Hospital in Fort Frances on July 11, 2023. Emily was born […]
The family of David Indian, 40, very sadly announce his passing on July 8, 2023. Full announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
KayKataytung The family of Robert “Bob” Indian Traditional name KayKataytung of the Bullhead clan are very sad to announce his sudden passing on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Bob was born in Fort Frances on May 5, 1981, to Thomas “Sackie” Indian and Lorna Kelly. He leaves […]
The family of Franklin McComb, 68, of Fort Frances, are very saddened to announce his passing on July 18, 2023. Funeral arrangements pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
Mark Trent Newman left this world June 14, 2023, always to be remembered with a grin on his face, that twinkle in his eyes and a hat on his head. He leaves behind the center of his life his cherished daughters Jennifer Newman of Rainy River and Jodi Newman of […]
With heavy heart and beautiful memories, we announce the sudden passing of Carson James Whitecrow on June 10, 2023, at the age of 16. Carson was born on December 3, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Carson attended Westgate School in Thunder Bay, where he was loved and cared for very […]
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A week-long safety blitz by the OPP saw thousands of drivers facing fines and charges. Operation Safe Driver data reveals 7,084 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges laid during the week-long traffic safety initiative. Drivers of passenger and other non-commercial vehicles racked up 6,180 of the charges, while commercial vehicle drivers […]
It has been five years since the Ontario Conservatives cancelled many of the contracts for solar and wind electrical power negotiated by the Wynn Government. His claim that they were too costly for Ontario never held water. So, after announcing some Gas electrical turbines over the past few years, the […]
By Kennah LeBlanc
United Beef Club Press Reporter
United Beef Club Press Reporter
The United Beef Club’s 4-H Funday was held at the LeBlanc farm. All members brought their freshly washed and clipped animals to show them off to fellow members, leaders, parents and grandparents. We had a great day with 12 animals practising leading, setting up in the show ring and learning […]
I was reading about Canada’s justice system, specifically about the rates of recidivism, and generally about a system seemingly obsessed with incarceration with little if any focus on prevention of crime, how to help our most vulnerable before they find themselves in trouble. Do we have a system in Canada […]
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Organizers of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) have everything covered heading into the tournament, with a newly-installed canopy. The traditional white canopy had been showing its age when the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) reached out to the province for help. Thanks to a $116,250 provincial grant […]
