Much of my love for ice fishing comes from getting to spend time on the ice this time of year. It’s enjoyable being out on the ice when you don’t have to be bundled up in full winter gear and the fishing can be really good late in the season. […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Armstrong (nee Steele) announces her passing on March 29, 2023, in Fort Frances, Ont. Sandra was born on October 21, 1955, in Atikokan, Ont., to Norman and Helen Steele. She grew up in Atikokan and enjoyed spending time with family […]

September 4, 1934 – April 3, 2023 The families of James Daw sadly announces his passing surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2023. Dad lived in the Rainy River District all his life. He was united in marriage to Joan (Hyatt) and raised three children. He worked in […]

It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Josie Korchak, 75, of Thunder Bay on Friday, April 7, 2023. Josie was born on April 24, 1947, in Pinewood to parents Joseph and Annie Tetreault. Josie grew up in Pinewood, Ontario, amongst a large family of 11 […]

Aapti way giizhig kwe The family of Diane Morrison, Aapti way giizhig kwe, sadly announce her passing on April 6, 2023, at the age of 65. A traditional wake was held Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. with traditional service on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Nigigoosiminikaaning FN Gymnasium […]

The problem I have with the 2022-23 Boston Bruins is the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. At the risk of sounding like somebody who has that everything-was-better-in-my-day attitude, Boston’s assault on the National Hockey League record book is a little out of context. As the Bruins were racing towards all-time records for […]

This weekend Christians will celebrate Easter with the promise of hope that is ingrained in their religion. The promise of hope and a better life for each and every one of us has been fundamental to success as a nation. Successful politicians sell us on the promise of an improved […]

By Megan Walchuk
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com

I had planned to write about the first blush of spring, and the upcoming gardening season, but all those hopes have been buried under more fresh snow. It’s that time of year when you want to pack away the snow pants, but you know doing so will jinx spring and […]

At the Masters this week, the first golfers to tee it up will be Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player. Collectively, they been Masters champions 11 times, and their three ceremonial tee shots make the 2023 tournament official before they retire to wherever old champions go to watch it. […]

Dear editor, What’s so amazing about Easter? For one thing, it’s remarkable that it’s still being observed after 2,000 years. And how are we observing it besides eating a fine meal, “Easter” eggs and chocolate bunnies? Let’s be reminded that the Lord Jesus, Creator of Heaven and Earth, whose virgin […]