Holly Angus Dear editor, We all say we care about the environment, yet to truly care about something takes some action, or inaction when more appropriate. The panicked purchases by so many in response the COVID-19 pandemic and advisories are understandably based in fear. Fear of the unknown. The fear […]
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(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure everyone is aware of how police services are expected to respond to the Government of Ontario’s recent health emergency declaration related to limiting transmission of COVID-19. Although voluntary compliance is always preferred, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection […]
It is with great sadness the family of Jack George Barnard 73 of Emo, Ontario announce his passing on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital. Jack was born to parents George and Ann Barnard on May 12, 1946 in Armstrong, Ontario. Jack was a carpenter by trade […]
Roma Marie Larry, 81, of Fort Frances, ON passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Roma was born on Aug. 13, 1938 in Pinewood, ON to Odilon and Lea Legros. She grew up in Pinewood, ON and moved to Fort Frances with her family as […]
It is with sadness that the family of Laura Patricia Gilson (nee Steer), 78, of Ottawa, Ontario announces her passin away on March 19, 2020. Born May 23, 1941 in Collingwood, Ontario, Laura, better known as Pat, grew up in Midland, Ontario as an only child of Garfield and Laura […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Morrisseau announces her passing on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Louise was born on May 11, 1939 in Northwest Bay to Alphonse and Mary Smith. She was the oldest of her siblings. […]
On Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital, Janet Young, 80, of Fort Frances and formerly of Emo peacefully passed away. A complete announcement to follow, with memorial service to take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Eugene Joseph (Buzz) Grennier passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020. Buzz loved his family, especially his wife Marie -she was his Mama Bear and he was her Boo. Together they have seven children, fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was proud of each and every one of them. […]
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Tina Petkau was born on April 11, 1938 and was taken to her Heavenly Home on March 17, 2020 at 6:26 p.m. in her home, Stratton, Ontario. She was born to Henry and Elizabeth Plett in Hanover, Manitoba, Canada. […]
It is with great sadness the family of Ini Gagi-gebii-taang Nolan James Windigo aka Digger Barnes, Bizhew Clan started his journey into the spirit world on March 21, 2020. Nolan was born July 17, 1991 to Garry Windigo and Cindy Councillor. He grew up in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. Nolan started […]
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Holly McRae is hoping to inspire the next generation of girls in Fort Frances to push for their dreams and to never hold back through her journey in the world of strongman competition. The 32-year-old, who was born and raised in Fort Frances before moving to Thunder Bay at the […]
Press Release
The SIJHL continues to unveil its award winners for the 2019-20 season. Yesterday the league announced that Robert DeGagne of the Thunder Bay North Stars has been named its Coach of the Year for the 2019-20 season. He earned the laurels over fellow nominees Geoff Walker of the Red Lake […]
