Gaagiigegiizhig Gaagiigegiizhig, Frederick Nichol Mainville, 45, Nick began his journey on Monday, December 4, 2023. Nick was born to Betty Ann (Crowe) and Nichol Mainville on September 24, 1978, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Nick was busy and vibrant from the get go and he carried this spirit throughout his life. […]
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It is with deep sadness the family announces Shelley’s passing on Monday, November 27, 2023. Shelley was born in Fort Frances, Ont., September 8, 1962, to Victor and Helen Hughes. She enjoyed many years of marriage to her loving husband Brian. Shelley is survived by her son Cody McKinnon and […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Westover, 83 years of age, on Wednesday, the 29th day of November, 2023, with her husband of 29 years Darin Toews and her three dogs (fur babies) at her side. Donna was loved and will be missed […]
I will admit right off the bat that I am a diabetic. I will also admit that I began controlling my diabetes by watching and controlling what I ate. However, as time went by, I became dependent on oral medicine and then was transferred to insulin and trying to control […]
The annual LaVallee Community Christmas Party and Fun Day takes place Dec. 17 at the Devlin Hall. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. with a supper being served at 5 p.m. Ham and turkey will be provided and those attending are asked to bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. […]
A Squirrel Pie throwback from 2009
As we head into another winter, I am reminiscing on the many winters that my late wife Norma, The Pearl of the Orient and I spent in the sunny South. Around the Debating Table at the Bakery in Rainy River a collection of long faces is bemoaning the lack of […]
BORDER BATTLE Hockey game tonight!– The FFHS Muskie Girls faceoff against the I-Falls Broncos Girls 7:15 p.m. at Ice For Kids Arena. Come support the Muskies in the first Border Battle game of the season. Christmas story time in the loft– at Emo Feeds from 11 a.m. – noon December […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
The Bailey Bridge, on Hwy 602 in Alberton, has been reconstructed and re-opened, after months of road crews removing and rebuilding the previous bridge, which was deemed unsafe due to a shifting foundation. Residents were quick to take advantage, with plenty of traffic already heading across.
– Ken Kellar photo
Paul Brunetta of Clare Allan Brunetta Law Office in downtown Fort Frances pulled the final winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s 2023 All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw on Friday, December 1, 2023. Tracy Wright is the winner of a Canada/New England Cruise valued at $4,400. Tickets for […]
By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ignace, Ont. — A kilometre and a half below the surface of Olkiluoto Island in Eurajoki, on the west coast of Finland, the new elevator doors opened after a gentle 70-second plunge to a clean, bright white, high-ceiling room. This was the first area of the Onkalo nuclear waste disposal […]
From Confederation College
Press release
Press release
Confederation College is thrilled to announce the launch of ConfedCares, an exciting new inspiration of who we want to be based on our previous Respect Campaign. ConfedCares embodies our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and environmentally friendly environment where everyone on campus feels valued and supported. As a community, […]
