It is with sad hearts the family announces the passing of Anne Longmuir, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital. Anne was born July 5, 1930 in Quaron, Ont., to Mike and Marie Polny. She was united in marriage to Ralph Longmuir […]

Ogimaa bina siwa biik It is with great sorrow that the family of Josephine (Boy) “Ogimaa bina siwa biik” Potson announces her passing. Josephine touched the hearts of many people. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Josephine met her partner Gerald Robitaille in 1990, they had […]

Inaanakwagiizhigook A service of celebration for the life of Gloria Short (Inaanakwagiizhigook), who passed away in Mission, B.C., on June 25, 2023, will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Manitou First Nation gymnasium. A reception will follow at the East End Hall on Manitou First […]

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jeromy Wensley announces his passing on July 18, 2023. Jeromy was born on October 4, 1978, to Butch Wensley and Julie Smith. Jeromy grew up in Fort Frances and graduated from Fort Frances High School. Jeromy was a member of the […]

Florence Irene – better known as Rosie-Jo – left us on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to be with her son Billy; granddaughter Rainy; and grandson Rory. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes parish. A complete obituary will follow.

Sadly, the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Hinrichs, 100, of Fort Frances at her residence on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Arrangements pending.

The family of Hugh Dennis are very saddened to announce his passing, July 23, 2023, in Fort Frances, LaVerendrye Hospital. Funeral arrangements pending. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Jeridt Jeffery Barnard, 39, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Jeridt was born January 4, 1984, to Rennie and Margaret Barnard. Jeridt lived in many places out west when he was younger until the age of 12, when he moved back to Fort Frances. […]

Betty Ellman passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, after a short illness, with her family by her side. Betty was born on March 15, 1943, to Richard and Jeanette Galbraith and grew up in LaVallee. She was one of seven children and is survived by Fred Galbraith; predeceased by […]

It is with deepest sorrow that family announces the sudden passing of Jonelle Kathleen Haas, 23 years, of Fort Frances/Nestor Falls, Ont., on July 18, 2023. Jonelle was born October 19, 1999, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to the welcoming arms of her dad John Haas, mom Teressa Darrah, and her […]

Franklin Grant McComb passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on July 18, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Frank was born on March 28, 1955, in Emo, Ontario, to Buzz and Louise McComb. He felt blessed to have grown up in Emo, enjoying the freedom of small-town life. […]

It is with sadness that the family of Arthur Miller announces his passing on July 12, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes. Arthur Edward Miller was born on June 23, 1942, to William and Florence Miller. He grew up on the family farm in Sifton and when it was […]