I recently saw a portion of an interview with Taylor Swift where she explained that differences between women and men in the music industry still exist. The language used creates barriers, where a male musician’s behaviour is described as “strategic”, while the same behaviour in a woman is referred to […]

Kinew / Kah bii tay tung – Aninshib (Dotaam) Duck Clan It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce his sudden passing at his home on Northwest Angle #33 First Nation. He fell in love with the new house and enjoyed the quietness and serenity of the land […]

It is with much sadness that we, Jean’s family, announce her passing on May 11, 2023. Jean was born August 18, 1931, in Carpenter Township, Ontario, in the Rainy River district, to the late Thomas and Susan Geary. Jean was the last surviving member of a family of 10 children. […]

The family of Ron Irvine is sad to announce his passing on May 16, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. He was born in the family home in Mather Township on Highway 71 on May 11, 1935, to Roy and Alva (Moulton) Irvine. He grew up on the home […]

In the quiet morning of Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023, the heart of our beloved Kathie beat its final rhythm at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. She was surrounded by the warmth of her family, wrapped in love and comfort, as she embarked on her journey into eternal heaven. […]

Sadly, the family of Gayleen Szlauko, 83, of Rainy River, announce her passing on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Rainy River Hospital Long-Term Care. A complete announcement to follow.

Giiwitaagaabo It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Dwayne Yerxa, 50, on May 15, 2023, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Dwayne was born in Fort Frances on August 20, 1972, to parents Wayne and Margaret Yerxa. He was a very talented artist both in art […]

Born to Alice and Darren, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Elias James Glenn, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz on May 5, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

By Mark Anderson
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Recently retired and seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady will become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, pending NFL approval, principal owner Mark Davis told ESPN on Monday. “We’re excited for Tom to join the Raiders, and it’s exciting because he will be just the third player […]

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The NFL draft will be in Green Bay in 2025. The league announced the 2025 draft’s location on Monday during its spring meetings. The draft and related activities will take place inside and around Lambeau Field and Titletown, the collection of shops and restaurants surrounding the stadium. With an expected […]

By Tim Reynolds
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The chants of fans in Florida drowned out the public-address announcer at the end of the game Monday night, making it impossible to hear his call of the first star of the game. Then again, they already knew who it was going to be. “Bobby!” “Bobby!” “Bobby!” Sergei Bobrovsky earned […]