We couldn’t ask for better weather for Family Day! A great day to get outside. I expected to be on my way to Toronto for the Beef Farmers of Ontario AGM. My boyfriend / partner ended up not feeling good and ended up in the hospital. They are planning on […]

It is with great sadness the family of Cyle Christopher Jourdain of Couchiching First Nation announce his passing on February 8, 2024. Cyle Jourdain was born to parents Everette Jourdain and Phylliss Hunter of Fort Frances, Ontario. Cyle really enjoyed sports such as hockey, basketball and other sports he would […]

March 23, 1947 – February 10, 2024 Ed passed away with his son at his side on February 10, 2024. He leaves behind his son Jake; sister Betty (Mark); brother Rufus (Mary); and his two grandsons Nick and Nate. Ed is predeceased by his son Craig; sisters Faye and Helen; […]

April 25, 1954 – February 13, 2024 Victoria Margaret Cecilia Topp (Jourdain) passed away February 13, 2024. She was the daughter of Moses and Regina Jourdain of Couchiching Reserve. Victoria also lived in Fort Frances, Ontario, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is with great sorrow that Victoria passed away peacefully in […]

It is with deep sadness that the brothers and sisters of Wayne Douglas Veillieux announce his passing on February 6, 2024. Wayne was born on July 18, 1938, to Alphonse and Ruby (Rounds) Veillieux in Fort Frances, Ont. Wayne worked for Bell Canada for a few years and later for […]

From back in 2014 I recall this tale of learning to cook that came to light over a few pitchers of margaritas while overlooking a sunset on a Florida Beach. “It’s simply chemistry. No challenge,” explained one young wit in response to his mother’s inquiry as to why he never […]

I recently listened to an archived interview of Eleanor Wachtel of CBC Radio speaking to Philip Roth, on an episode of Writers and Company that aired in 2009. I knew of Philip Roth, as his writing won just about every American literary award there is, including the Pulitzer Prize for […]

Born to Sadie McLean and Tomothy Almond, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Ryleigh Kate Chenelle, weighing 7 lbs 14 oz, on February 9, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Kassidy LeDrew and Jeremy Asselin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Aubree Aveline, weighing 7 lbs 7 oz, on February 9, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Savanna Smith and Justin Kulmala, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Kathleen Rae, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz, on February 7, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

The Annual “Lenten Fish Fry” is happening every Friday until March 22 at St. Mary’s Church. This event is open to the whole community. Walleye Fish Dinner & all the fixings for $20 Pick Up for Fish Dinners is 4:00 to 4:30 at St. Mary’s Church. Tickets are available at […]