March 3, 1957 – October 25, 2022 Renée Lynn Plichta passed away October 25, 2022, at her home in Ottawa, Ontario. Preceded by her parents Ida and John; and eldest brother Eddie. She will be dearly missed by surviving siblings Patricia, Gordon, and Ninette; son Alex and wife Caroline; grandchildren Anicca […]

Ogimaa Way Tum Sadly the family announces the passing of George Spencer, 87, of Seine River First Nations, on October 26, 2022, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. George worked as a logger in his early years. He also worked as a carpenter for many years alongside his younger […]

Warren was born New Year’s Eve in Winnipeg, Man.; but he admitted to us that he was “beat by a girl” to be the New Year’s baby that year. He lived a very full life in Fort Frances despite being diagnosed with MS in his graduating high school year. Warren […]

Earlier this week I had a friend from south of the border send me a text message saying that he was out on Lake of the Woods and that the musky fishing was insane. He told me that it was his favourite place in the World. The message made my […]

Hard-nosed Chef Gordon Ramsey has enthralled many in his repeated seasons of TV’s reality show “Hell’s Kitchen”. Although his language is somewhat colourful, to say the least; the “F” word we should focus on in the kitchen is “Flavour”. Countless consumers have frequented restaurants and fall in love with tastes […]

The boy was about 10. Sports consumed him, sometimes at the expense of school. This time of year — when early fall becomes early winter – was compelling. Baseball was wrapping up, hockey was winding up and football was playoff time. The boy loved it. Television was new. World Series […]

Born to Kathleen Sander and Lyle Thompson, of Emo, Ontario, a boy, Dwight Lyle Micheal, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz on October 22, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Travis and Shauna, nee Lundgren, of Alberton, Ontario, a boy, Theo Lane, weighing 7 lbs 14 oz on October 17, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Cheyenne Hoard and Donald Patterson, of Atikokan, Ontario, a boy, Kayden Gavin Donald, weighing 5 lbs 14 oz on October 10, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lee (Mainville) DeVall on the morning of Thursday, October 27, 2022. Connie was born November 29, 1950, to Fort Frances, Ontario. Connie is survived by her mother Irene Daley; her husband of 34 years and common-law for six […]

Muskie Theatre proudly presents Gravestone Manor– October 27, 28, 29. Show starts at 7 p.m. admission at the door, $7 general, $5 students and seniors. Monster Mash Dash 5K Fun Walk/Run– Friday October 28.Preregistration required.Come in your best running costume, lots of prizes available. Pre-registration required – contact Lori at […]