Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is holding a music BINGO fundraiser in October an event that should prove fun and entertaining. McKenna Begin is the president of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club she says the club is hoping to springboard off of the spring’s successful trivia night. “The idea was […]
FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers have announced the promotional schedule for the first half of the 2023/24 season. The Fall/Winter 2023 Promotional Schedule features six special events that will see the Lakers partner with community groups, organizations, and regional First Nations. The Lakers will partner with Seven […]
FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers’ Youth Development Camp begins tomorrow at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. The five-day sports camp runs from September 13-17, and will include instruction from Lakers players and coaches. The camp will feature on-ice skills and development sponsored by New Gold, and off-ice […]
Dear editor, I have been hearing many different rumours over the last 10 years about the Fort Frances Clinic. Just recently I have heard that the doctors will be moving into a wellness centre to be built on the BMI site that is being developed. These are my questions and […]
The 27th annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament took place this past weekend on Lake of the Woods, out of Sioux Narrows. This tournament started way back in 1996, the idea of local anglers Chris Bell and Mel Geisbrecht, as a way to extend the season for the community of Sioux […]
I’m writing this on September 11. I know this day is a reminder of the tragedy that happened 22 years ago and none of us will ever forget but today is also my mom’s birthday! My mom is the kindest, hard-working, compassionate, supportive lady. She is an excellent cook, and […]
Sports is a family affair for Orrin and Makinnley McCormick. Both are Muskies this year. Orrin is playing his first year of football and Makinnley is in her second year of cheerleading. The Friday September 8 game left them both pumped for the season as the Muskies won their first […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. Dear Premier Doug Ford, We are writing to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding your recent comments on 2SLGBTQ+ youth and school boards in Ontario. It is disheartening to find ourselves in a position where we must […]
February 27, 1928 – September 6, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother andgrandmother Patricia Kathleen Ash (Pat). Pat was born in Fort Frances on February 27, 1928, to Eleanor and Gilbert Watson. She lived all of her life in Fort […]
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of Ruth Frances Bynkoski announces her passing at the age of ninety-five years. Mom was born April 15, 1929, an only child to Jack and Edith Drummond. Being an only child, she was adored, and was the light of […]
We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, Norma Lorraine Erickson, nee Dungey, with family by her side at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Thunder Bay, on August 30, 2023. Born on March 10, 1932, in Emo, Ontario, to a farming family, Mom carried the love of farm and horses […]
Susan Mary Flint (nee Williams) passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 6, 2023, at the age of 76 while in the Hospice of Charles County in Waldorf, Maryland. Sue was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on August 24, 1947, to Frederick G. Williams and Lillian R. […]
