The family of Lila Boshkaykin announce her peaceful passing on April 27, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Lila was born in Emo, Ontario on December 6, 1952 to Mary Black and Albert Cochrane Sr. Left to cherish in her memory are her two children Nate, Tina […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Michael Matthew, who passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side on April 26, 2026. Robert was born on October 13, 1961 in Baudette, Minnesota, to William and Bernice (nee Acthim) Matthew. He was […]
It is with great sadness we annouce our father, Stan (Stosh) Lepinsky (94 years of age) has moved on to the great fishing hole in the sky. Dad passed away peacefully, on February, 18, 2026 with family present. He was predeceased by his parents Anton (1958) and Mary (nee Klymko […]
I would say that this year, spring is having a really tough time springing. Unfortunately, I was under the weather and missed out on a couple of nice days on the weekend. I came home from work, did my chores and went to bed just after 6 p.m. I woke […]
My wife and I have been on the road for almost two weeks. When we departed, Rainy Lake was frozen solid, as were all the lakes from the Fort to Thunder Bay. The harbour in Thunder Bay was still frozen, as were bays across Lake Superior. Snowbanks in Wawa were […]
There is a certain kind of story that feels older than memory. The more often it appears—across cultures, mediums, and generations—the more it seems like it has always existed. Not because it has remained unchanged, but because it keeps returning in new forms. Two clans stand opposed. Their conflict is […]
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Robert Animikii Horton
Robert Animikii Horton
To say we are living in interesting times feels like an understatement—one that would make Del Griffith (the lovable, overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman in the 1987 comedy Planes, Trains & Automobiles) nod in agreement. To the south, political noise echoes and bleeds into markets. Globally, trade relationships strain […]
A previous column indicated the benefits of earwigs in your garden. Although you may be disgusted by earwigs, remember they are considered beneficial insects, so they should only be treated as pests when their damage becomes excessive. This column offers some safe-to-humans-and-pets and effective methods to help you reduce their […]
Happy 30th wedding anniversary to Vince and Dayle Allen! The Allens celebrated this special event on May 4 — your many family members and friends send you wishes for many more anniversaries to follow! A happy 40th birthday to Mike Anderson. Mike celebrated this milestone on May 2. Sending you […]
Did you know? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! This year marks its 31st year, reminding Canadians that being prepared starts with understanding the risks around us. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic emergency kit readily […]
Yesterday was Red Dress Day, observed every year on May 5 as a National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit people, a response of mourning and a demand for action. The Red Dress is a powerful visual symbol. The first colour used in […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will hold its highlights concert on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission $5 per person. CMHA Fort Frances will host its annual Mental Health Week BBQ Wednesday May 6 starting at 11 a.m. no […]
