Janis Lynne Adams passed away quietly on Dec. 26, 2019 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Jan’s life long best friend, Gayle (Marshall) Ikola, was with her at the time of her passing. Jan was born on April 22, 1950 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Ken and Betty […]
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Bernice Ozero, aged 96 years of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away peacefully at LaVerendrye Hospital on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 with Mary Jane and Don at her side and other family members in her heart. Bernie was born on Feb. 2, 1923 in Winnipeg. As a lovely young lady, Bernice […]
Earl Cecil Kellar, of Dryden Ontario, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Dec. 24, 2019 in his 88th year. Earl was a man of tremendous strength and integrity in his family and community. He will be forever cherished by his wife Jean and his daughters Lucille […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Indian announces his sudden passing on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at his home in Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Ontario Tom was born on Jan. 12, 1958 in Emo, ON to Thomas and Elsie Indian. He lived the Onigaming community […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Mervin Danny Medwechuk, “Dan,” of Rainy River announce his unexpected passing on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the age of 72. Born Dec. 4, 1947 in Rainy River, ON to Nick and Beatrice (Selman) Medwechuk of Gameland, ON, Dan lived most […]
“Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Friend” Ross passed away peacefully with his family by his side at LaVerendrye Hospital on Dec. 27, 2019 at the age of 92. Ross was born on Aug. 27, 1927 in Stratton, Ontario to Robert and Hazel (Lockhart) Anderson. Ross grew up on a […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Rebecca Ann Sweigard announces her passing on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Mine Centre, ON. Becky was born on Aug. 3, 1951 in Fort Frances, ON to Bo and Muriel Readman. She grew up here, splitting her time between Fort Frances […]
Sam Odrowski
The Manitou Mounds has been a busy spot as of late, hosting a variety of free activities and events over the past few months. Employees at the mounds applied for a grant to hire a workshop coordinator earlier In the year and Maria Vandenbrand filled the position at the end […]
Felix Blasky works her traditional spinning wheel during a meeting of the Sunset Country Spinner’s Guild at the Fort Frances Public Library. The guild meets on a monthly basis to set up their wheels and further practice their craft. -Ken Kellar photo
Press Release
Do you know a family that represents the values of Ontario’s rural communities? People whose commitment and dedication to the rural way of life makes a difference and sets an example for others. If so, nominate them today for a 2020 BMO Ontario Farm Family Award – presented by the […]
La Vallee Station fire chief Darren Hughes engaged in a fire training exercise during the Modern Fire Behaviour and Tactics Course held at the new Chapple Fire & Emergency Service Regional Training Centre on Highway 71 in November. -Submitted photo
Sam Odrowski
Since a new mayor and council took office in Emo around a year ago, they’ve been working through many government regulations to complete assessments and attract more people to the town. Mayor Harold McQuaker, who’s new to council, said working with MPAC for tax assessments has been difficult and 2020 […]
