Minwejiwinok, Sagajigaabowiik On Monday, October 31, 2022, surrounded by her family, Rose Marie Allen (Minwejiwinok, Sagajigaabowiik) was called home to be with the creator. Marie was born on November 9, 1934, at Crilly, Ontario, to Anson Boshkaykin and Dorothy Boy of Seine River First Nation. She was married to George […]

The family of Allan Brown, 80, sadly announce his passing on November 6, 2022, at his residence Nestor Falls. Complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario.

MiizhaKone Tamook “Clearsky Woman” – Moose Clan On Monday, October 31, 2022 at 5 p.m. iikwetant, Caroline Comegan from Big Grassy FN, after a lengthy and painful battle with illness, peacefully passed away with her husband by her side in Rainy River Long-Term Care Facility. Caroline is survived by her […]

Sadly the family announces the unexpected passing of Derek Horton, 49, of Rainy River First Nation on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Arrangements are pending and full obituary to follow.

It is with great sadness that the family of Randal (Randy) McTavish announced his passing on October 28, 2022, in Winnipeg, Man. Randy was born on May 14, 1956, in Fort Frances and grew up on the family farm on McTavish Road. As a teenager, he started work at Fairway […]

The family of Robert Douglas Tribe sadly announces his passing on November 6, 2022, in Atikokan, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ontario.

For hunters across Northwest Ontario, last year’s brutal winter is still leaving its mark. Our whitetail deer population is in tough shape. It has been for a while but the deep snow and long, cold winter that we experienced last year was another big hit to our deer herd. The […]

On Sunday, Mike O’Shea will coach his 151st Canadian Football League game, all with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On the other bench, for B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell, it will be his 149th game. O’Shea is hoping to be like Campbell. That Campbell is Rick’s father, Hugh, the only […]

By the end of October, most leaves have fallen. The red, orange yellow and emerald have disappeared, leaving a dull landscape. But wait! What is that golden yellow display which has appeared among the spruce trees just north of town? It’s the tamarack (or larch) trees, whose needles have changed […]

Born to Alyssa Hari and Cole Trimble, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Jettson Ezra, weighing 7 lbs 2 oz on October 28, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Jean (Betty)Robinson age 83, who passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on November, 3, 2022. She was born April, 2, 1939 in Roddick, ON to Cleve and Julia Wilson. Betty lived in Thunder Bay where she attended […]

Free Tipping day Saturday Nov. 5–At the Fort Frances Landfill. Tipping fees suspended this Saturday for Yard Waste Only. Remembrance Day Tea–Ladies Legion Auxiliary Sunday Nov. 6 2-4 p.m. Adults $5 under 7 $2. Baking table, cookie walk, meat pies, cabbage rolls, perogies. Penny U13 Home Tournament–FFMHA tournament Nov. 4-6 […]