If you’re feeling down about the state of the world, and there certainly is good reason to these days, I have another antidote for you—join a community group of gardeners. It’s a failproof remedy for all the troubles in the world. That may seem to border on hyperbole, but I […]
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February 10, 1964 – June 8, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott James McLeod, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, coach, and business man. Scott was born on February 10, 1964, in Fort Frances, Ontario, and spent his early years […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Mae McNally of Emo, Ontario, beloved wife of the late Leslie McNally on June 15, 2026, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Sharon was born on February 27, 1945, in Emo to Wallace and Gladys Allan. Sharon lived in Emo for most of her life and later she met and married the […]
Terry Roy Fitz Randolph, 80, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Sanford Bemidji Health Center. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
With heavy hearts, the family of Alfred “Alf” Donald Redford announces his passing on June 4, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Alf was born on July 7, 1946, to Steve and Ethel (Booth) Redford was raised in Emo, Ontario, along with his two brothers […]
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EVENTS CALENDAR Join us for Drag Bingo & a show featuring Mz. Molly Poppinz & friends of Thunder Bay! June 16, 2026 7-9 PM in the auditorium at the Memorial Sports Centre (upstairs) Tickets available @ the library $15 advance/$20 @ the door There will be no alcohol at this […]
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The Fort Frances Nursery School made the most of a warm, sunny day last Thursday, June 11, as they celebrated the end of their school year with a fun – and foam – filled day at the Legion Park, complete with train rides and lots of time on the park […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KENORA — Someone loses a limb to diabetic wound complications every four hours in Ontario. “And 85 per cent of those are estimated to be preventable,” said Micayla Harland, the project manager for lower limb preservation at Kenora’s Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig (WNHAC) clinic. In the north, that percentage is significantly higher. […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KENORA — A small group of protesters with signs reading “Justice for Mekhi” gathered outside the Kenora courthouse on Friday. Inside, a hearing took place to decide whether the woman charged with accessory after the fact to the murder of Mekhi Pelly should be released on bail. That afternoon, the […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
The Salvation Army has unveiled a new Emergency Disaster Services truck in Kenora, providing Northwestern Ontario with a mobile emergency response unit capable of delivering meals, supplies and support during disasters. The vehicle, which will be permanently stationed in Kenora, is designed to respond to emergencies ranging from wildfires and […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Qillaniq, the largest contemporary circumpolar Indigenous exhibition in the world, launched in Ottawa June 12 and will long be remembered through a book of the same name. “A book lives well beyond the exhibition,” said Taqralik Partridge, one of six members of the all-circumpolar curatorial team for Qillaniq at the […]
