July 31, 1946 – February 6, 2025 Larry passed away peacefully at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with his wife Linda by his side on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Travis Ammon and Lorene May Rothwell. Larry leaves behind his siblings […]
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October 17, 1954 – February 7, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jon Soucy announce his passing. Jon will be missed by his wife Melanie; children Melissa (Dale), Jonathan, Suzanne (Nick), Eric, Mary and Katelyn; and grandchildren Benjamin, Samuel, Avery and Brock. He will also be […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Walter Frederick Wensley (Wally) on February 3, 2025 at the age of 62. Wally was born July 13, 1962. He was the youngest of four children, born just minutes after his older sister Wendy. He loved growing up in Nestor […]
Lake Despair’s “Castin For Cash” bass tournament takes place July 4 and 5 this year. Registration for this tournament starts March 1 and the entry fee is $500. All anglers must be signed up by July 1 or go to the end of the field both days. Marilyn Rittau was […]
I borrowed the title for this piece from the film of the same name released in 1999, directed by Wes Craven, starring Meryl Streep. The movie is a favourite of mine, due to its supports of the power of the arts. I suspect it could have something to do with […]
FEATURED POST Come spend your Family Day at the first annual Frost Festival, hosted by the Fort Frances Museum. Enjoy free activities around town thanks to our wonderful community partners starting at 10 a.m.. Activities include curling, snow snake, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice mosaic making and more. Looking forward to […]
FEATURED POST Come spend your Family Day at the first annual Frost Festival, hosted by the Fort Frances Museum. Enjoy free activities around town thanks to our wonderful community partners starting at 10 a.m.. Activities include curling, snow snake, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice mosaic making and more. Looking forward to […]







