Born to Rebecca and Erik, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Sydney Russell, weighing 7 lbs 14 oz, on August 13, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

FEATURED EVENT The Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 needs your help, as they will be honouring “WOMEN OF THE RAINY RIVER DISTRICT WHO ARE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY OR IN THE WAR EFFORTS” at our upcoming Remembrance Day Tea on November […]

Dagwaagin Colour Run is a free event hosted by Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre Today, September 5. Registrations will continue until the event. The run starts at the Sorting Gap Marina and there is a 5K run option starting at 6pm, and a kid’s 1k run option starting at 5:30pm. More […]

One of the most popular summertime side dishes is potato salad, and my wife’s recipe also takes advantage of fresh corn season. Enjoy! Potato Salad with Fresh Corn & DillRecipe created by Katherine (Mrs. Chef Dez), chefdez.com“For the seasoning salt, I highly recommend the recipe in the cookbook: Cooking Around […]

The last time I met George Chuvalo was the day after the last time Canada’s most famous boxer lost a fight. It was also the first time I met Chuvalo. His loss was a 12-round decision to Muhammad Ali, for something called the “North American Boxing Federation” championship. Six years […]

September is a busy month for bass anglers with multiple tournaments taking place across the region during what I think is the best time of year to fish for bass. Starting this weekend with the 28th annual Bassin’ for Bucks tournament in Sioux Narrows, there is a tournament every weekend […]

Our precious mom, Mildred (We Ka Kaa kii wa shiik) Bruyere (nee Henderson) passed away peacefully at Riverside Healthcare – LaVerendrye on August 29, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Arrangements pending.

Unexpectedly, the family announces the sudden passing of Katherine Clapp, 66, of Fort Frances, Ontario, on August 29, 2024, at the La Verendrye Hospital. Arrangements pending and full obit to follow.

January 10, 1941 – August 25, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Nick Hnatiuk. He was born in La Vallee township. His parents Pete and Mary Hnatiuk had 11 children. Nick loved life, being around people and socializing and always giving a […]