September 20, 2024 Jason Phillipe Stewart Easton was born on June 2, 1975, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Jim Easton and Patti Guerton. He attended Lakehead University where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in Forestry. He used his hard earned degree while working for West Frazer (Norbord), as he loved […]
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On Oct.3, 2024 at Rainy River Health Centre with her family at her side, God called Emilia (Millie) Martha Kuchma to her eternal resting place. She was in her 103rd year and lived most of her life in Rainy River. She is survived by her daughter Elsie Rosler, son-in-law Douglas […]
Julie Ann Lutz, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on February 23, 1942, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Arthur and Edith Renberg. She was the oldest of two children. She lived in Fort Frances growing up, but her true home for […]
The family of Bernie Rittau, 59, is saddened to announce his sudden passing on September 7,2024 at his Home in LaVallee, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario. Full details and obituary to follow.
The family of Rebecca Shurelle Smith, Nedamaanibinesiik Bizhew Ododeman, of Fort Frances, Ontario, sadly announce her unexpected passing on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
A friend of mine is struggling. Life is beating him up, not through any fault of his, but because life just does that, targets individuals at random. He is one of those fine people, with a gentle spirit, a big heart, is a wonderful son, husband and father. You’d think […]
FEATURED EVENT Free Youth Chess Club – everyone aged 8-18 welcome! The Checkmate Champs Youth Chess Club will run every Wednesday from October 16 to November 20, from 3:30-5:00 pm, ending with a wrap-up Tournament on November 27, 3:30-6:00. This will be at the Fort Frances Public Library, 601 Reid […]
FEATURED EVENTS A Bottle Drive fundraiser is being held for the Fort Frances Canadians U11 AA Hockey team, on Saturday, October 5. Please call or text 807-271-5901 to arrange a pick-up or drop-off of refundable bottles and cans. The Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk will be held October 8, from […]
The family of John Pohanka is saddened to announce his peaceful passing at his home in Fort Frances, Ontario. John was born on January 21, 1934, in Kapuskasing, Ontario, to parents Zuzanna and Jozef Pohanka and lived 28 miles west of Highway 11 on the north side of Hwy 11. […]
A good gardener will use crop rotation for two reasons, as rotating and changing the location of your annual vegetable crops from year to year, helps to ensure good soil nutrient supply and pest control. Crops such as peas and beans (legumes) put nutrients back in the soil as they […]
By Gordon Cameron
Executive Director
Ontario Community Newspapers Association
Executive Director
Ontario Community Newspapers Association
Did you read the one about the German court reporter who was convicted of abusing children, conning widowers and escaping from a psychiatric hospital? Likely not, as no human editor would ever confuse the writer of an article with people he was writing about. However, Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence Copilot system […]
The era in which I grew up, in life and in sports reporting, was known for its macho…and that’s being charitable. In terms of gender comparisons, sport was often considered an oil and water mix. Consequently, when the so-called “Battle of the Sexes” came along in 1973, it was regarded […]
