When you come from a family of pranksters with a deep appreciation for dry humour, you don’t just inherit the jokes. You inherit the stories—and they tend to stay with you for life. I was in Grade 8, in Living Skills class. Our teacher, Mrs. Mundahl, taught us practical things […]
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A group of people met with our MP Marcus Polowski for a sociable evening discussing items that impact residents of the district. A last-minute invitation was sent out making inviting people. I had missed an opinion piece written by our member and John McKay a former member of parliament and […]
Did You Know? In Canada, unintentional injuries are a significant “public health” concern, ranking as the leading cause of death for people aged 1 to 44. Despite how serious this is, many people don’t realize how big the problem actually is. Parachute: Canada’s National Leader In Injury Prevention According to […]
I can’t believe we are nearly at mid-January! I always remember Nanny telling me “January is a long, cold month.” We haven’t had it to bad for weather but it does look like the more normal January temperatures are returning this week. I am not completely over Christmas. I did […]
The Corporation of the Township of LaVallee is required by law to provide fire protection services to its residents. To do this they must have properly trained Firefighters, well maintained vehicles and the equipment necessary to safely and efficiently carry out these duties Currently there are 18 members on the […]
I have stumbled upon the perfect solution to an issue in my life. I didn’t come up with this on my own; it is a borrowed idea, and it’s a brilliant one – a support animal. There are many on the list of animals who offer emotional support, the most […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The first 55+ movie matinee of 2026 at the Fort Frances Public Library will be on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. featuring The Big Chill (1983) Rated PG. “A group of seven former college friends gather for a weekend reunion at a South Carolina vacation home after the […]
The family of Robert Luke Archie regrettably announce his passing on January 3, 2026, at the Rainy River Hospital with his daughter by his side. Robert was born in Assabassca, now known as Mishkosiminiiibiing First Nation, Ontario, on November 5, 1938, to Robert John and Pauline (nee Bluebird) Archie. Left […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Tom Campbell at Riverside Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario, on December 29, 2025, at age 79. Tom felt that he was very fortunate during his lifetime and was grateful for the many opportunities that he experienced. He grew up in […]
The family of Jeannine Elizabeth Cornell sadly announces her passing on January 2, 2026. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The family of Laurent (Lawrence) Sylvio Desserre, 95, of Fort Frances, formerly of Pinewood, Ontario, are saddened to announce his passing on January 4, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Born September 18, 1949, in Plaster Rock, N.B. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 3, 2026, at Fort Frances Hospital. Left to mourn are his wife of 55 years Barb (Haines) Everett; daughters Bobbi-Jean Pitkanen (Tom), Shauna Ahern (Jason); grandsons Kole Pitkanen (Kristen), Tyson Pitkanen […]
