Local News from Across the Rainy River District
If you haven’t noticed the vibrant artwork that’s been popping up all over downtown Fort Frances lately, there’s a perfect opportunity to drink it all in this Friday. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Fort Frances BIA are in the middle of their Windows Alive art project, […]
A trio of international partners have once more signed a declaration aimed at preserving the beauty of the night sky. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas journeyed to Minnesota’s Voyageur National Park on April 15, to sign a now-annual joint proclamation alongside International Falls mayor Drake Dill and Ranier mayor Dennis […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John “Jack” Booth on April 3, 2026, at the age of 86. He was the second son born to Jack and Mary Ellen “Mamie” (nee Wilson) on March 26, 1940. Jack was known for his quick wit and could make […]
With great sadness the family of Randy Ernest Brannan of Barwick, Ont., announce his passing on April 11, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
James Norman Delaurier passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his parents Albert Delaurier and Engelina (Bruneau) Delaurier; his brother Romeo Delaurier; his sister Diane Zdep and her husband Bill; and his sister Maryanne Dutka and her […]
Sadly the family of Beverly Duval, 85, of Fort Frances on March 23, 2026, at the LaVerendrye Hospital. Beverly was born on November 6, 1940, to parents Gordon and Edith Tim of Kitchener, Ontario. She was united in marriage to Domonic Duval in 1964 and together they settled in Selkirk, […]
May 8, 1966 — April 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon George, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Gordon passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy of love, […]
Les “Sonny” Johnson passed away peacefully on April 1, at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in International Falls, Minn., on July 31, 1946, to Lena and Ben Johnson. After his mom passed when he was 2, he was raised on Couchiching First Nation by his […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Marlene Kellar, 89, formerly of Devlin on April 1, 2026, at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on January 1, 1937, in Fort Frances to parents Harold and Lillian Cunningham. Marlene was married to Lyle Kellar and […]
April 6, 1938 – April 5, 2026 Gordon Arlen McCoy passed away peacefully in Kenora, Ontario, on April 5, 2026, just one day before his 88th birthday. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Gordon was the third child of Joe and Jessie McCoy. He was predeceased by his parents and […]
On April 11, 2026, Caroline Meunier went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. She passed away peacefully at the Rainy River Health Centre with family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1931, in Wroxton, Sask., to Paul and Alexandria Berezowski. She raised her family in […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Peter Williams on April 10, 2026, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Peter Ivor Williams was born in West Hartlepool, England, on July 25, 1939, whilst his father served as Colonel in the British Army during World War II. His grandfather […]
