The family of Ivan Colgan sadly announce his passing in Coeur d’Arlene, Oregon. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Nelson Dale Hoard was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father February 21, 2023. Remaining to remember and honour Dale’s legacy is his wife of 60 years Darlene (Lambert) along with his four children: Sherry (Wayne) Kaun and Laura (Albert) Ellman, Curtis Hoard and Wade (Jennifer) Hoard; as well as special […]

August 31, 1942 – February 21, 2023 Steven was born in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario, Treaty #3. Steven was a proud member of Couchiching First Nations and was also from the Bear Clan. He is a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative, friend, and loved one to many near and far. Steven […]

Waapishkasing February 4, 1955 – February 26, 2023 Early Sunday morning, Brian Major went to be with the Lord and his Maker. His beloved wife, Diane Major and the family wish to inform family and friends of his passing. Brian was born in Kenora, Ont., and raised in Whitefish Bay […]

It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing on February 8, 2023, of Ron McAlister at Rainy River Hospital Long Term Care. Ron was born September 20, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario, to parents John and Florence McAlister. He grew up in the Toronto area. Until 1991, he worked […]

It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Lenard “Len” McCormick announces his peaceful passing on February 23, 2023, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with his family by his side. Len was born in Emo, Ont., on April 5, 1942 to Ted and Marg (nee Wilson) McCormick. Len […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Miller at his home February 23, 2023, with his family. Steve was born on March 26, 1950, in Lafayette, Indiana. He came to Canada in the 1960s when his parents purchased two tourist camps in Nestor Falls, Ont. […]

March 12, 1950 – February 21, 2023 We are heartbroken to announce the death of David Smith on February 21, 2023. David is now reunited with his mother and father, Kathleen and Gordon. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia (Doug); brothers Dennis and Ian; sister Shelly; nephews Christopher and […]

Maple syrup season is underway here in Nova Scotia. The pails are hanging in the trees, the taps are drilled and for the serious maple syrup producers, the lines of hose are strung through the forest like a web, all relying on gravity on their way to the sugar shack. […]

By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent

The volleyball season for both Rainy River and Fort Frances high schools this season was phenomenal, with both schools excelling at the sport. OWLS SR GIRLS Rainy River senior girls division A (the division depends on the enrolment in the school) won the NorWOSSA. Speaking with Georgia Kreger, she shared […]

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The Muskie curling teams emerged from NorWOSSA last week with some serious hardware. Both the boys and girls team won gold, while the mixed team brought home silver. NWOSSA play will take place at the Fort Frances Curling Club, beginning this Sunday.

The second of back-to-back Bassmaster Elite Series events took place over the weekend at Lake Seminole in South Georgia. After a solid start the week before at Lake Okeechobee in Florida, we came up a few ounces short of making the top 50 day three cut last week, finishing up […]