DID YOU KNOW? As highlighted in last week’s Safety Tidbits, falls are the number one cause of injury-related death, hospitalization, and emergency department visits among Canadian older adults. Preventing falls is crucial for older adults, but staying safe is everyone’s responsibility. You can start by: ADDITIONAL BEST PRACTICES Here are […]
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I am hearing this amazing weather could be ending abruptly. It sure has been enjoyable. We have been warmer than in many parts of the province and I have enjoyed bragging about that. (Which will not likely bite me in the butt.) I have been feeding my cows twice a […]
The annual Emo Holly Daze takes place December 5 and 6 this year. This event has been enjoyed by the district for many years. The annual parade takes place Friday evening, December 5, followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. Topping off the evening will be a display of […]
Belonging is an essential part of our existence; we need it, we thrive with it. Psychology Today writes, “The innate motivation for connection is deeply embedded in our biological makeup.” Society and those who direct our actions have interfered with that basic need. A simple example is how early in […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Although I don’t yet know what it is like to be a trans person in Fort Frances (which is a long and complicated tale for another time), I do know what it’s like to live in a place where I don’t always feel accepted. Sure, many people will feel they […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Downtown Fort Frances BIA and the Chamber of Commerce invite you to an official Christmas Tree Lighting in Rainy Lake Square starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 21 with loads of fun family activities. “Join us as we celebrate lighting our 20 foot tall Christmas tree. […]
Waabi asinikwe Giizhigookwes Sadly the family announces the passing of Ilene Indian, 73, of Onigaming First Nation on Nov. 10, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Ilene was born on December 28, 1951, in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Alfonse and Mary Rose White. Ilene worked for […]
Aabidewebinesiik Aabideweyaasimook – Lynx/Bizhiw Clan It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Melanie Jourdain, 46 years old, of Duluth, Minn., on November 10, 2025, at Essentia Health in Duluth. Melanie was born in Thunder Bay on January 4, 1979, to parents Priscilla Jourdain and Gordon […]
Ogimaabinesiik – Awaazisii Clan It is with heavy hearts that the family of Amy Kelly announces her unexpected and heartbreaking passing on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 54, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Amy was born to Corrine and Jim H. Kelly of […]
The family of Delbert Sidney Ross announce his sudden passing on November 17, 2025. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Born to Dexter and Rachel, nee Ball, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Oliver Joe Dexter, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz on November 12, 2025 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
