With his loving family by his side, a true Irishmen entered the gates of heaven on December 26, 2022, at the age of 74. He had the bluest eyes, and kindest smile. He loved a good drink and told a great story. He liked everyone he met and everyone liked […]
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The family of Xavier Willie of Seine River First Nation, sadly announce his passing on December 14, 2022. His funeral was held on December 30, 2022 at Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Registration for winter indoor soccer– Registration for the Fort Frances Youth Soccer Winter session is now open at ffys.goalline.ca. Register from a computer, not a mobile device, if possible, to avoid glitches. Runs from Jan. 16 through March 8, 2023 on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Robert Moore School. Choose […]
Hockey celebrates its roots every January by playing outdoors — the Winter Classic with its numerous offspring — and by remembering great moments like the New Year’s Eve game (Montreal vs Red Army) in 1975. But what about celebrating Danny Gallivan? It was New Year’s Eve 1950 when hockey’s greatest […]
A few years ago I went into Lake of the Woods Sports Headquarters in Kenora to get a new power auger. The owner, Bryan Gustafson, is a good friend and I told him I wanted a four-stroke gas auger. He told me I should consider one of the new electric […]
During the open water season the most prominent date for most anglers every year is the third Saturday of May, marking the opening of a new walleye season. During the ice season, the January 1 Lake Trout opener is certainly the date that most anglers look forward to. Active under […]
Bimahjiwehgaaboh On December 21, 2022, our lives changed forever, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, Henry Brennon Geyshick. Henry was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on November 5, 1996. Henry grew up in Lac La Croix and in his teen years he […]
Elizabeth “Betty” Plumridge, resident of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Betty was born in Emo, Ontario, on January 13, 1950. She was predeceased by her husband Munroe who passed away on September 3, 2011. Betty and Munroe […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Pearl Yvonne DeGagné announce her passing on December 22, 2022, at La Verendrye Hospital with her family by her side. Pearl was born February 15, 1933, in Fort Frances, Ont. During her early years, she lived with her family at the […]
Food For Fines– Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre – December 5th to 31st Make a non-perishable food donation in support of local food banks and your late fines will be forgiven! Free Community Christmas Dinner– A traditional holiday available to anyone and everyone. Sit-down meal at Knox United Church […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Last week we read a story about Marilou Amarille who was one of the first international students in Fort Frances. Our phone call was almost an hour long and despite the distance and barrier of technology, it felt like we were sitting around a kitchen table telling stories. Perhaps it’s […]
