I think we were all happy the snow disappeared, and we even had a few more warm days. It looks like winter has arrived in the west, but I am sure we are all hoping we don’t end up with that. The way the wind is blowing certainly makes you […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Last Wednesday was the grand opening of the Naicatchewenin (North West Bay) First Nations water treatment facility. This project was a long time coming. In 2006/2007 a Water Shortage and Treatment Facility Study was done. Between then and now, much work and research by a dedicated group of individuals, working […]
Two long time residents are relocating. June Benjamin moved to Fort Frances on October 1. She’s enjoying living in a home, near her kids and grandkids. Yvonne Kellar will move November 1 to Flinder’s apartments. Both ladies have been active people in the community for many years, volunteering to serve […]
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As of Monday October 3, La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH) was able to perform CT scans on patients using its new Canon Aquilion Prime CT scanner. CT scans assist physicians in assessing, diagnosing, and confirming suspected conditions by capturing images of bones and soft tissues in the body. LVGH’s previous […]
Giitaagonaabek On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Giitaagonaabek – Elizabeth Brown (nee Windigo), from Rainy River First Nations, peacefully passed away at the Emo Health Centre with her family by her side. Elizabeth was born November 4, 1919, in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (Red Gut), to Margarette Windigo and Louie Fernette. She […]
The family of Thomas Douglas Drew of Fort Frances sadly announce his passing on October 24, 2022. No services will be held. Complete obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario
Warren Zub of Fort Frances, has passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on October 24, 2022. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd, Emo, Ontario
It is with profound sadness that the family of Nettie McBride announce her passing at age 96 on October 23, 2022, at Thunder Bay, Ontario. Full obituary to follow.
It is with profound sadness and such great sorrow, that the family of Shayanne Marie Holden, announce her sudden passing on the morning of Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario. Shayanne was born on March 1, 1993, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Greg Holden and […]
The family of Duane Alvin Huntley, 65, sadly announce his peaceful passing with his family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Atikokan (ON) General Hospital. Duane was born in Atikokan on April 24, 1957, to Alvin (Frank) and Stella (nee Gouliquer) Huntley. Duane was always generous, […]
On Friday afternoon the Fort Frances Muskies ended their season with a hard-fought dramatic 10 – 8 upset victory over Kenora’s Beaver Brae Broncos. The Muskies entered the game with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses while the Broncos came in with 4 wins against 2 losses. Sophomore […]
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Boys’ Volleyball and Girls’ Basketball have been in full swing at Fort Frances High School. The teams recently hosted the Dryden Eagles for some fast-paced action. From left, Junior Boys’ Jordan Hunter spikes the ball across the net; above, Brooke Marchuk of the senior girls shoots for the basket; Junior […]
