(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in four individuals being arrested and charged with drug offences. On August 23, 2023, members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Kenora OPP Organized Crime Enforcement […]
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School is a polarizing topic for those who responded to last week’s readers’ poll at fftimes.com. We asked readers what their favourite part of school was when they were kids. While the majority of respondents, at 39 per cent, said friends were the best part of their school experience, and […]
With great sadness the family of Joe Bliss Jr. Announces his passing on August 24, 2023 at La Verendrye General Hospital with his family by his side. Joe was born on December 9, 1947, in Fort Frances to Joseph and Connie Bliss of Mine Centre. Joe grew up with his […]
The family of Doris Cain is saddened to announce her passing on August 28, 2023. Full announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
“Shaawebinens” of the Waasii Clan It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Gord “Shaawebinens” Caribou, of the Waasii Clan. Gord passed away at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, peacefully surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, August 27, 2023, […]
The family of Frederick Cuthbert, 53, are saddened to announce his passing on August 24, 2023, in Atikokan, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The family of James Eastman is deeply saddened to announce his passing on August 24, 2023, in Rainy River, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of John Robert Falloon announce his passing on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre after his brief battle with cancer. John passed peacefully with his loved ones by his side at the age […]
The family of Diane Geissler, 60, are very saddened to announce her passing on August 25, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Justice Pieter Joubert reserved his decision for a later date after an all-day sentencing hearing Monday in the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances. Former nurse Lindsey Coyle pleaded guilty to Criminal Negligence Causing Death almost a year prior to Monday’s hearing. Over the course of the day, family […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Stanford Kuzanga says it feels “crushing” to tell an individual he cannot help them, only to learn days later that they have died for the very reason they sought support. As a detox intake manager at the Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services in Fort Frances, Kuzanga has a front row seat to […]
