Many of William Tener’s photographs are crisp and clear, allowing the viewer to get a good look at the details such as the clothing of the two women seen here. About one-third of the photos in the collection are portraits.

It is with great sadness we announce our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Patricia Joyce Simmons, passed away peacefully into the arms of her beloved Jesus and his divine Mother, Mary, on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 92. Patricia was born on Dec. 31, 1924 […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce Mom’s passing, with her family by her side, on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born in Rainy River, Ont. on June 22, 1922 to Ivy and William W. Hughes. She grew up with […]

Lovern and Carol Affleck of Fort Frances, Ont. were taken from us tragically on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Carol was born on Dec. 25, 1950 in Vancouver, B.C. to William and Hazel Barnes (Bannister). The Barnes family moved to Rutland, B.C. in 1959, where the family owned and operated Whispering […]

It is with great sorrow that the family of Bruce Holmlund announces his passing on Saturday, March 18, 2017 with family by his side. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will […]

Elizabeth Louise “Lucy” Waskul, 88, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home. Lucy was born Feb. 14, 1929 to Albert and Helen (Smith) Edenburn in Deerlock, Ont. She grew up in Fort Frances, Ont. in the west end. The former Elizabeth Edenburn married John […]

At this point in the winter, it’s always exciting for those of us who live in Northwestern Ontario to think about another great summer that’s just around the corner. I’m certainly looking forward to the summer. But if you’re like me and you enjoy ice-fishing, the latter part of March […]

Joey Payeur The Muskie cheerleading squad was out in full force to support the black-and-gold during their opening 6-1 victory over the O’Gorman Knights (Timmins) yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. Lending their voices to the cause were (front row from left) Alacea Yerxa, Maren Scott, Raegan Woodgate, Kenna […]

Nicholas Donaldson The Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club held its annual general meeting Monday night at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, which drew about 30 members and guests. Henry Miller gave the Zone ‘A’ report and also updated everyone on the elk herd reintroduction project in Northwestern Ontario. The […]

Staff Montana Plasky and Greta Fedoruk got airborne in Port Colborne against some of the best skaters in their age group in the province. The two Border Skating Club members took part in the 2017 Skate Ontario Championships there last week, with varying degrees of success. Plasky battled to sixth […]

Joey Payeur Muskie goalie Matt Booth stretched out his leg to deny Cameron Dutkiewitcz of the O’Gorman Knights (Timmins) on this scoring attempt during the first period of Fort High’s 6-1 win in its opening game of the 2017 OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship yesterday at the Ice For Kids […]

Joey Payeur This fish wasn’t flying but actually skating as part of second-intermission festivities at the Ice For Kids Arena during yesterday’s 6-1 victory by the Muskies over the O’Gorman Knights (Timmins) in the first game for both teams at the 2017 OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship. The preliminary-round games […]