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 […]
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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 […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Last Friday, August 25, Weechi-it-te-win, Gizhewaadiziwin and the Health Access Centre joined together to provide a Family Fun Day. This was a celebration for families to share a fun and enjoyable day before the start of the school season. The turn out was amazing as over 500 people of all […]
Written by Debbie Ballard
Living 50 plus...
Living 50 plus...
Before I retired I had a lot of plans for retirement. Things I would do and learn that I’d never had the time to do when I was working. My list included (in no particular order) getting my lawn and garden in shape, planting more gardens – ok lots of […]
Perhaps my most bizarre “sportswriting” story came when I interviewed and wrote about a chicken. Or THE Chicken. Ted Giannoulas, a Canadian, created The San Diego Chicken. Next year he’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of the day he was, well, hatched. Giannoulas turned 70 this month, so his appearances have […]
