It is with deepest sadness that the family of Larry Bernst announces his sudden passing on Friday, September 8, 2023. Larry was born in Fort William, Ont., to Albert and Doris Bernst on August 22, 1948. He grew up in Murillo, Ont., along side his siblings Patsy, Arthur, Jennette, Ricky […]

With family and friends by her side, Lorraine was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in the afternoon of September 16, 2023. She passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit after a brief illness. Lorraine was born August 22, 1947, to […]

It is with heavy heart that we share the passing of our dear mother, granddaughter and cousin. Denise (Hawk) Foxx, resident of River Rouge, Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her apartment of over 20 years. She was predeceased by her parents Dorothy Hawk and James Foxx; her siblings Janet […]

The family of Clifford Loveday of Fort Frances are saddened to announce his passing on September 18, 2023, at the age of 77. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Emo Legion in Emo, Ontario.Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge […]

“ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE BOOK OF LIFE JUST CLOSED” On September 14, 2023 Glenn was born on June 29, 1938, in Canora, Sask., to Claude and Agnes Rawlings. As his father was in the armed forces, they moved several times. After his dad’s discharge from the Air Force the family […]

Muskie Football Discount Cards are here! Each card is $20. The team will be out for a blitz night Tonight! September 19. Have your cash ready – all proceeds support the team, to pay for equipment and transportation. Music BINGO with the Kiwanis Club – Friday Oct. 6, at 7 […]

Senior Centre BINGO – resumes Friday Sept. 15 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. This will be a 9-week session ending Nov. 10. 2023 Terry Fox Run – The Annual Terry Fox Run will take place on This Sunday! Sept. 17 from 1-4 p.m. At the Sorting Gap Marina. Register at terryfox.org […]

Here we are once again at the start of another school year. Packing kids’ lunches is a chore for many, and sometimes one can lose sight of nutritional value due to heavily marketed convenience foods. School-time snacks and lunches are not exactly the best avenue to practice “gourmet cuisine”, but […]

And so another National Football League season is underway. It’s a moment big enough to scare television shows and rival football games (CFL) from going head-to-head on Sundays that aren’t super. It’s the revival of America’s greatest sport, which supplanted baseball decades ago. It’s the lighter that ignites the gambling […]

Dear editor, I have been hearing many different rumours over the last 10 years about the Fort Frances Clinic. Just recently I have heard that the doctors will be moving into a wellness centre to be built on the BMI site that is being developed. These are my questions and […]

The 27th annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament took place this past weekend on Lake of the Woods, out of Sioux Narrows. This tournament started way back in 1996, the idea of local anglers Chris Bell and Mel Geisbrecht, as a way to extend the season for the community of Sioux […]