Sam Odrowski The international bridge between Baudette and Rainy River is currently being replaced and multiple piers which act as supports under the bridge are being constructed, in addition to two concrete abutments on both sides of the river. The $30 million project is a joint effort by Ontario and […]
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Jamie Mountain DJ Mosbeck of the Barwick Blue Knights made a big stretch in an attempt to snag the ball and record the out at first base during his squad’s 15-0 loss to the Fort Frances Braves in Game 2 of the best-of-three Rainy River District Fastball League championship series […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Constance (Connie) Marilla Cunningham-Elias on Aug. 28, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Connie was the eldest child of James and Margaret Daw, followed by her brother, Stuart, and her sister, Bonnie. Her family was […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Christine Lowey, 91, of Alberton Township, Ont. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full announcement to follow.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Richard “Rick” Bourre, our son, father, grandpa, friend and life partner. Rick was born in Chapleau, Ont. on Aug. 17, 1968 to Douglas and Linda Bourre. At age five, the family moved to Rainy River, Ont. and […]
Virginia Rose Slowe, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital. She was born on Jan. 19, 1929 in Bagley, Mn. to Carl and Grace Norlander. Shortly after the war, she met Clifford Slowe and they were married on Oct. 11, 1949. […]
Ann Ostby, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
While surrounded by love and prayers, our family’s matron, Helena Sokil passed away at Hospice Renfrew on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2019. She was 81. Helena is the beloved wife of the late John Sokil; and dearly loved and devoted mother of Judy Rempel of Winnipeg, Abe Deroche of Thunder […]
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The town recently welcomed a brand new asset management co-ordinator who will be integral in assessing and replacing its infrastructure. Adam Mitchell was hired in June, has a background in mechanical engineering, and says he’s looking forward to helping Fort Frances draft its asset management plan, which focuses on replacing […]
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The Fine Line Art Gallery has returned to the 300 block of Scott Street. After first opening its doors at 306 Scott Street, in the fall of 1995, the Fine Line Art Gallery then relocated to 529 Mowat Ave. in 2000. As of yesterday, the gallery has moved into 326 […]
Jamie Mountain An abundance of early interest in the new Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy has the club excited for its future. The RLGA held its first registration night last Tuesday at the Fort Frances GM office here, with just over 200 athletes signing up for its programs. “We were amazed […]
Submitted September is prime time to catch trophy pike in waters across Northwestern Ontario.
