It is with profound sadness that the family of Colin McLean French announce his passing on November 16, 2023. Colin slipped away peacefully with his family by his side at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Colin had struggled with health issues over the past several years. He survived a heart […]

The Gustafson family is very saddened to announce the passing of Lenora Gustafson, 97, on November 16, 2023, at the Rainy River Health Centre. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Roger, our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and good friend on November 14, 2023. Born December 13, 1949, to Alf and Pearl (Halverson) Lougheed, Roger spent his early years with his parents and sister Sharon at Clearwater […]

The family of David Charles “Monty” Montgomery announce his passing on the night of November 15, 2023. David was born in Fort William, Ontario, on November 16, 1946, to Kathleen and Donald Montgomery. Left to honour his legacy are his wife Bonny Montgomery, and their three children Christine (Paul) Visser, […]

Her family is sad to announce that Marie Ellen Spuzak (nee Oustad), 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023. Marie is survived by her daughter Kathy Lund (Patrick) of Stillwater, Minnesota; son Rick (Linda) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; sister Irene Sether and brother Larry (Starr) Oustad of International Falls, […]

The family of Alex Vargas (69) of Fort Frances, are saddened to announce his passing on November 20, 2023. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.

By Robin McCormick
West end Correspondent

Pax Hughes, a Grade 8 student at Fort Frances High Elementary School, is definitely living his dream. Pax has always been interested in politics, along with being an excellent student. When his teacher Angela Petsnick suggested Pax apply for the Page program in Toronto, Pax was more than excited to […]

Sunday afternoon (November 19) the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale. The event left everyone attending feeling the joy of the Christmas season, which will be upon us soon. The beautifully decorated basement with snowflakes and lovely centrepieces set the mood for the […]

It was craft time this past weekend, evidenced by pipe cleaners and cotton balls and paint and stickers and popsicle sticks and hot glue (of which I have an injury as proof). I watched my six-year-old granddaughter building her creations as she hummed her tunes, her little hands pushing her […]

Shop for a Cause with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora and Rainy River District – An online auction, filled with nearly 100 amazing prizes supplied by businesses throughout northwest- ern Ontario, will go live from November 16 to 23. Check out the auction at: www.32auctions.com/Alz2023shoppingforacause Christmas Hamper Applications – The […]