The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Not only did Reine Samson Dawe’s husband serve his entire career in the Canadian Armed Forces, but her four sons all followed in his footsteps. And while she is quick to point to the many ways military life has benefited her family, there have also been […]
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Staff It’s been a tough stretch of late for the Fort Frances Lakers and those woes were extended over the weekend. The Lakers were edged out by the visiting Dryden GM Ice Dogs by a 2-1 count on Friday night and then followed that up with their worst game of […]
Sam Odrowski Sgt. Wilson’s Airforce Show came to the Fort Frances Legion Br. 29 on Friday afternoon where the vintage sounds of the ’40s and ’50s were performed for around 100 attendees. The show featured music from Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Frankie Lane, Vera Lyn, […]
The Canadian PressCassandra Szklarski TORONTO–Teaching teens about the horrors of the Holocaust is more than just a history lesson for high school teacher Rachel Luke. The language arts and drama teacher weaves it into her lesson plan where possible, and describes it as “character education” for a generation she fears […]
Jamie Mountain Former Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Isaac Baron was denied a glorious scoring opportunity by a stellar pad save from Alex Bugeja during the second period of the Thief River Falls Norskies’ 8-3 win on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers have now lost six […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our precious little sweetheart, Isabelle (Issy) Margaret Roulston, beloved daughter of Jonathan Roulston and Courtney Bennett, little sissy to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Roulston, on Nov. 2, 2019. Born on May 29, 2018 in Fort Frances, Ont., Isabelle had a […]
After a long and full life, Florence Rose Lerman (nee Gioletti and McClymont) was called to her Lord on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Born and raised in Huntsville, Ont. on July 27, 1927, Florence moved with her husband and three sons to Fort Frances in the mid-1950s. She immediately made […]
It is with great sadness that the family of May Edna Matheson announces her passing on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Rainycrest Home For The Aged. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 in […]
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Cecil Earl Lorne Mosbeck, age 77, at La Verendrye Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, with family by his side. Cecil was born in Finland, Ont. on March 7, 1942 to the late Milton and Betty Mosbeck. On Aug. 12, 1962, Cecil […]
The Canadian PressTeresa Wright OTTAWA–Rates of obesity and diabetes are higher among First Nations adults than in the general Canadian population, while almost half of all Indigenous families have difficulty putting enough food on the table, a new study has found. The findings are contained in the first full draft […]
Jamie Mountain The new Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy held its official grand opening yesterday evening in the auditorium of the Memorial Sports Centre. On hand to cut the ribbon were, from left to right, treasurer Jan Abbott, secretary Angela DeGagne, Fort Frances GM and Sunset Country Ford owner and community […]
of Riverside Health Care Travis Irwin, accompanied by his mother, Heather, took part in trick-or-treating at Rainycrest Long Term Care on Halloween. An estimated 250 kids stopped by the home where many residents were on deck handing out candy.
