Sadly the family announces the passing of William Halverson, 94, of Rainy River, Ontario, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the Rainy River Hospital. William was born on October 3, 1927, in Tovell Twp to parents Oscar and Greta Halverson. He worked at numerous jobs over the years but working […]
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With great sadness we announce the loss of Anna Jadwiga Tokarz, of Orangeville Ontario, who passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022. Anna was born December 24, 1938, in Howelow, Poland, to parents Antoni and Katarzyna Szewc. She came to Canada December 7, 1960. Anna married Wojciech (Albert) Tony Klamka and […]
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Carol Bruyere after a courageous battle with cancer on September 5, 2022. Carol was born in Fort Frances to Harold and Nora Klyne on April 1, 1961. Carol’s childhood was spent in the East end with the crew and […]
The Muskies tackled the Dryden Eagles in the Fort Frances Muskies Football opening game on Friday. The Muskies put up a great fight, despite losing 7-0, after an Eagle touch- down late in the second half. The team hits the road for two games in Manitoba, but will be back […]
Every time I see Duane Forde on the TV screen during a CFL game, I think of George Dixon. When I see the panel of experts — Milt Stegall, Davis Sanchez, and before them Jock Climie, Henry Burris, Les Browne — I think of George Dixon. All ex-football players. All […]
The 26th annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament took place over the weekend in Sioux Narrows and for the anglers fishing this year, it was a week of beautiful weather, making for a fun weekend. A full field of 120 teams fished this year, as has been the case for many years, […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are heating up the ice, as they prepare for the upcoming SIJHL season. Last weekend, the team was in training camp, honing their skills and gelling as a team, before they face off in the season opener, on September 24. They’ll be hoping for an enthusiastic […]
It was worth the wait for four young spectators, who came ready for the fireworks in Fort Frances on Saturday. Hundreds of residents gathered for the the display, which had been delayed from Canada Day, due to the record-breaking flood, which left much of the shoreline under water. – Allan […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On September 5, 2022 at approximately 6:50 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment received information that an individual pointed a firearm at another individual and was unlawfully in possession of a firearm. On September 6, 2022 officers with assistance from […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The federal minister for Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, is scheduled to visit on Tuesday the site of a mass killing in Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Hajdu will express solidarity and ongoing support for the James Smith Cree Nation, northeast of Saskatoon. Trudeau says the government will continue to […]
The water hasn’t always been our friend this summer, but a group of kayakers found something to love, with a peaceful evening paddle last month. Friends Evan Maxton enjoys the sunset from his green kayak, while Billy Ash and Neil Plumridge paddle out front. Summer might be waning, but there […]
