With heavy hearts the family announces that David passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Trillium Hospice in Parksville, British Columbia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Helen (Turner); his brother Meredith (Lesley Charters); his three sons Andrew (Kathryn Theede), Christopher (Kathryn Coben) and Geoffrey […]
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It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Mona Hartnell at the age of 97. She peacefully passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on October 18, 2024, with family by her side. Mona was born May 22, 1927, in Stratton, Ontario, to parents Fred and Alice Nielson. […]
Nashkake Ma’iiagan Indigo It is with great sadness that the family of Ashley Mary Potson announces her passing on Sunday October 13, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Ashley was born on March 26, 1986, to Barbara Spencer and Robert Potson of Seine River First […]
Have you ever begun a job in your home and watched as the scope of the job increased as you went along? It is happening in our home. Our furniture in the living room is over 40 years old. The carpet was replaced in 2006 and is now showing its […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will once again take great pride and diligence in honouring Remembrance Day on November 11. There will be a church service at the Legion at 10 a.m., a freewill lunch at 12:30 p.m. and a Remembrance Day Supper at 5 p.m. Tickets for the supper […]
Ghosts and ghouls will soon take over tomorrow night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Hallowe’en right. DID YOU KNOW? It is important to make your home safe for little trick-or-treaters. Clean up your yard and remove objects around the outside of your house that could […]
I cleaned my rain gutters this past weekend. I spaced what I used to consider a small task over two days. It used to take me about a half hour to dig the leaves and pinecones out of the eavestrough. This round, I paced myself to satisfy the naysayers. The […]
FEATURED EVENTS A free exercise class for men at the Fort Frances Seniors Centre is seeking participants. All men aged 55+ are welcome to join. If you’re interested, text 807-271-2021. The Spirit of Christmas is seeking donations for its silent auction and penny table. This fundraising event is held by […]
FEATURED EVENTS 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 […]
He scored two touchdowns in an unspectacular seven-year Canadian football career. He threw one pass, caught 12 and ran the ball for 457 yards in those seven years, or less than one-third of what Winnipeg’s Brady Oliveira will finish with when his season ends on Saturday. Yet Karl Hilzinger remains […]
Dear editor, I was saddened to learn of Mandi Olson’s resignation from council of the Town of Fort Frances and have struggled with whether to provide some supportive comments in response to her heartbreaking message to the community. Here’s what I can offer: Mandi brought a unique, valuable, long overdue, […]
By Elizabeth Adam
Life Coach's Corner
Life Coach's Corner
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” Amy Collette With Thanksgiving behind us we may have turned our attention away from being grateful for the people, places and things in our lives. It’s easy to take our daily […]
