Is the daylily the perfect perennial? They can grow in a wide range of soil and light conditions, have few insect problems, can tolerate drier conditions, and come in hundreds of varieties. Daylilies can be planted in a variety of landscape settings – positioned to make wonderful background plantings, naturalized […]
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“Mizhakii Binesii” Mooz Ndootem June 10, 1948 – March 13, 2026 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Richard David Green of Shoal Lake #40. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the La […]
Joe Kliner passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 13, 2026, at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol; parents Henry and Mary Kliner; brothers Robert, Adolph (Ed) and sister Lillian. He is survived by his children Lynne-Marie (Kelly) Lampi, Bonnie (Ed) […]
Kelly Lynn Major, a member of Rainy River First Nations and the Bear Clan, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, surrounded by her children and family at the age of 43. Kelly was born on December 24, 1982, in Manitou Rapids 11, Ontario, to Marilyn Major […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvio Joseph Marcel “Syl” Turcotte on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at La Vérendrye Hospital at the age of 89. With his loving family by his side, Syl passed away peacefully. Syl was born on December 21, 1936, in Morris, […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Public Library is hosting a March Break Pokemon Tournament. Kids of all ages welcome. Friday March 20, starting at 1 p.m. win prize packs have fun playing with others. No registration required. Decks can be provided by the library if you don’t have one. Basic […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Lakers are hosting a Hockey Fights Cancer night for their final game of the year on Friday, March 13 against the Ironwood Lumberjacks at 7:15 p.m. The Lakers will be wearing special Uniforms sponsored by Safeway Fort Frances and raising funds for the Lights, Camera, […]
The family of Robert (Bob) Frederick Hamilton Dakin announce his passing on March 3, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Bob was born February 2, 1947, in Westmount, Quebec, and was adopted by Ken and Grace (née Hamilton) Dakin. He grew up in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, and later moved to St. […]
May 13, 1949 – Feb. 17, 2026 The family of Glenn Harold Johnson is saddened to announce his passing on Feb. 17, 2026, in Prince George, B.C., at the age of 76. Glenn was born in Rainy River and grew up on the family farm in Morson, Ont., where he […]
Peacefully on March 5, 2026, Darrell Alfred Klyne, 67, of Couchiching First Nation passed away at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Darrel was born August 4, 1958, to parents Alfred and Elaine (nee Mainville) Klyne. He will be greatly missed by his partner Cindy Shock; step-sons Ryan and Travis; his […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Helen Lalonde, 87, on March 4, 2026, at the Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances. Helen was born on March 28, 1938, to parents Jim and Ella McRae. She was united in marriage to Leonard Lalonde in 1962. They settled on the […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Denis “Porky” Marcil of Fort Frances on March 5, 2026, at the age of 70. Denis was born in Quebec. Denis moved to Northwestern Ontario for work, he worked in the logging industry until he retired at the age of 64. In […]
