Garry Thomas Curtis, age 41, born April 12, 1982, passed away on June 23, 2023, in Emo, Ontario. He was our spring fever special. We are going to miss him greatly. Garry’s educational journey began at Our Lady of the Way School, in Stratton. He enjoyed all the sports/activities and […]
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Sadly, the family announces the passing of John Henry Kaemingh, 90, on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care, Fort Frances, Ont. A complete announcement to follow.
Ozhaawashkobinesiik It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, wife, daughter, auntie, sister and friend, Melanie Kay Ogden nee Buckshot, age 48, on June 24, 2023. Melanie was born to Cheryl Buckshot and the late Ronald “Bud” Strand on February 4, 1975, in […]
“The song is ended but the memory lingers on” – Irving Berlin A beautiful soul left quietly and Peacefully on June 27, 2023 taking Flight 6 onward and upward to reunite with those gone before. He was one of the great ones, quick to smile and give a kind word. […]
Inaanakwagiizhigook The family of Gloria (beloved mom, grandmom, sister, auntie, friend…) are saddened to announce her passing on June 25, 2023, at the Mission Memorial Hospital in Mission, B.C. Gloria was born July 7, 1944; she was predeceased by her husband Leonard W. Short, Barwick, Ont.; her father Alfred Bombay; […]
Born to Marissa Smith and John Councillor, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Hayden Samantha, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz, on June 21, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue – the Town of Fort Frances is holding its first annual Volunteer Appreciation event. It will be a free public barbecue, June 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rainy Lake Square. Volunteers, their families and the public are all invited to come down, meet council […]
Once upon a slapshot, the National Hockey League draft was regarded as the private domain of the Montreal Canadiens. From its roots they grew enough Stanley Cups to reach 24, still far more than any other team. Of the first 30 cups since the inaugural draft, the Canadiens won 12…and […]
Did not mean to set off such a frenzy with last week’s snap of Pickle holding up his find. It is his fault not mine. Cannot verify that in the dark a “666” flashes off and on in a deep satanic red colour and am too terrified to view it […]
As I sit here on this hot day, the first day of summer, my mind wanders back to the unusual pattern of bird migration this spring. As they moved north, they met three snow storms in mid-April. Many landed with large flocks being stranded in Fort Frances and the surrounding […]
Having fished on Lake of the Woods since I was a kid, I have seen some changes to the lake over the years. The most significant change has been the loss of vegetation in most areas of the lake, especially when you consider the effect that this has had on […]
