Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgement, but has passed from death into life. (John 5:24 NKJV) In loving memory of Melvin Petkau, 47, who passed away on Saturday, April […]

It is with great sadness that the family of James Peter Ryan announces his passing on Monday, April 9, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born on July 29, 1941 in Fort Frances to Edward and Ann Ryan. He grew up in Fort Frances, […]

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of David Clyde Ferguson on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Winnipeg, Man. For 10 years, David struggled with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Ont., David held various positions with the CIBC for 30 years throughout Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba. […]

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Darcie Leah Alfred, 36, of Lac Seul First Nation, on Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born on Dec. 1, 1981 in Smithers, B.C. to Stanley Raymond Williams and Janie […]

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Charles Harrison, 83, at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 with his family by his side. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

Robert Keith McKay passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Valleyhaven long-term care facility in Chilliwack, B.C. with his wife, Pat, and friends by his side. He is survived by his dearly-loved wife of 55 years, Pat (nee Grace); sister, Laura Martin (Robert); nephew, David Martin; sisters-in-law, Susan […]

Our beloved mother, Viola Domanski, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the age of 95 at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born in Axvall, Sweden on Jan. 13, 1923 to Carl and Emma Anderson. In 1930, with high hopes, the family, including […]

Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Nick Lucas looked to flip a pass from the corner to linemate Jaedin Ness for a scoring chance during their squad’s 6-3 win over the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in Game 4 of their best-of-seven semi-final series Thursday night at the Ice For Kids […]

Jamie Mountain It was the members of the Muskie badminton teams who had local club experience that advanced to the NorWOSSA finals set for April 28 in Sioux Lookout. Seven different Muskies finished within the top two in their divisions at a qualifier tournament last Thursday in Dryden. Aaron Bujold, […]

Staff The SIJHL last week announced its first and second all-star teams for the 2017-18 season. Hailey Clendenning was the lone Fort Frances Lakers’ representative after she was selected to the second all-star team as a trainer/equipment manager. Clendenning earned honours for her significant contributions in her first season with […]

Aubrey Johnson, Leslie Anderson, Shyloh Dronyk, Bryden Strachan, Livia Hood, and Tayah Cumming spun around in a circle as they performed their “Annie” routine.