It is with profound sadness that the family of Patrick Joseph Vogan announce his sudden passing on January 18, 2023 in Sicamous, B.C. He leaves behind girlfriend Jasmine Holmes; parents Kenneth and Veldron Vogan; siblings Meghan, Nicholas (Lillian), and Michael; aunt Primrose (Frank) Carson; uncles Samuel Vogan and Tony Kratavicius; […]
Features
It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the sudden passing of Michael James Logan, January 30, 2023 at the age of 42 years, in Katy, Texas. Michael was born in Chatham, New Brunswick on April 30, 1980. Michael moved with his family to Fort Frances in […]
I try, though not always with success, not to grumble about the growing limitations of aging. I can no longer snap the fingers of my left hand due to injury and arthritis. I can live with that and confess that no one is lining up to invite me to keep […]
Dear editor, The Family Centre relies entirely on volunteers and donations to help the needy in our community. On top of that they pay rent to the volunteer bureau for the space they occupy as a drop in centre, food bank and clothing bank. The volunteer bureau supplies a garbage […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The weekend was dampened by news of another mass shooting that killed 11 people and injured 9 more on a Saturday night at Monterey Park, California, when Lunar New Year (LNY) celebrations were at their peak. According to police, the person suspected of carrying out the shooting, age 72, was […]
Do you remember being upset in January 2020 when you could not motor to the United States, but you could fly from designated airports and return to those airports and then use the ArriveCan app on your phone to return safely to Canada? Do you recall that many of your […]
I was planning a farming week, but work is getting in the way. At least early in the week it is. As I sit at the computer all day thinking of all the things I could be doing, and as Lexi brings me 10 million toys to play, I am […]
The Emo Walleye Classic will take place May 25, 26 and 27 this year. Registration is $500. The Bonot early bird draw teams must be registered by February 28. Phone Colleen Vennechenko at 276-4128 to register or for more information. The Guthrie United Church is under construction, for accessibility renovations […]
The Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run–January 28, beginning at 9 a.m. hosted by the International Falls Chamber of Commerce. To sign up, check out the event’s Facebook page. Soup for the soul–Soup at Knox United Church Sat. Jan. 28 10 a.m.-12 noon. Pre-order appreciated but not required. Wild Rice, Hamburger, […]
Seeing Madame Beliveau as the Hockey Night in Canada camera found her watching the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs last Saturday, I was reminded of something her late husband never knew he did. In his lifetime of class and caring, Jean Beliveau helped many people, including me. He […]
One of the biggest hurdles with introducing kids to fishing is someone actually taking them out and teaching them about the sport. Unfortunately, if nobody takes them, kids simply won’t go fishing. The equipment is expensive, there is a lot to know and it can be overwhelming to try and […]
