(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged an individual following a report of animal abuse. On August 31, 2023 The Rainy River District OPP received information about a dog being physically harmed by the owner on numerous occasions. […]

Phyllis Pollock died at home Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Winnipeg, after a courageous lifetime battle with cancer. Phyllis was a mother of four: Gary (Laura), daughter Randi, Steven (Karen, deceased in 2010), and Robert. Phyllis also had two grandchildren, Lauren and Quinn. Born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February […]

Born to Brittany and Zachary Koomans, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Eleanor, weighing 8 lbs 12 oz, on August 26, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Wazhowaageeshick Jeff Kelly Andreasen, named at birth Frances Edward Kelly (name changed after adoption), of Onigaming FN sadly passed on August 21, 2023. Jeff was born on July 15, 1973, in Red Lake to parents Leonard Sky and Janet Kelly. He is survived by his daughters Kaye-Leigh Harper Andreasen, Juliette […]

In memory of Doris Rose Cain (nee Kolynchuk), who passed away on August 28, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Doris was born on February 18, 1956, to parents Mary and William Kolynchuk. She was united in marriage to William Dale Cain of Devlin. She is […]

The family of Frederick Paul Cuthbert, aged 53, of Atikokan, Ont., sadly announce his passing on August 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born October 24, 1969, to Mary Cote (nee Galusha) and Frederick Cuthbert. Fred loved the outdoors, fishing and sitting around the campfire spending […]

“Krazy Horse” James Eastman, age 44, of Rainy River, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, with his fiancé Sue and Mama Val by his side at the Rainy River Hospital. James was born January 21, 1979, to Alexander James and Louanne Jenson in Winnipeg, Manitoba.James’ life consisted of his […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Hugh Dennis Gregory announce his passing, on September 2, 2023, at the Atikokan General Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ontario. A luncheon will follow. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Riverside Health Care, Palliative Care Room, 110 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2B7. Arrangements entrusted to […]

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family member Willard Lougheed, at the age of 92. He was born on the family farm in Emo, Ontario, to Israel and Elma Lougheed. The sixth child of ten, he enjoyed a lifetime surrounded by extended family […]

Sharon Rose Nickel (nee Selman) of Hanna, Alberta, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 76 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving partner Francis Parker of Hanna; one beloved son Allen (Denise) Lloyd of Nakina, Ontario; […]