It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Kathryn Armstrong (nee Chase) on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at home in Fergus, Ontario. Marlene was born on February 18, 1936 in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Norman and Geraldine (Reid) Chase. Her love of music was instilled into […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John (Taisto) Coberg on September 30, 2022. John was born on March 20, 1934, in a mining tent near Hearst, Ontario, where his mother worked as the camp cook. He grew up in this area and went to […]
Wilhelmus “Bill” Overdreef of Emo, Ontario passed away on October 17, 2022, at the Emo Health Centre at the age of 94. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
Angie passed away October 11, 2022. She was the oldest of eight children of Benjamin and Ada Hull. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband Joseph E Podgorski; sons LeRoy and Steven; son-in-law Keith Bolin; grandsons Jody Bolin and Benjamin Mathews; granddaughters Stephanie Mathews and Jennifer Mathews. […]
Shannon Anne-Marie Jackson (nee Bliss); devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many, ended her journey on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She lived her life with positivity, love and grit, meeting every challenge head on. Shanny was born on January 31, 1971, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to […]
Candidates Forum–sponsored by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce TONIGHT 7-8:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Doors open at 6:30. All Fort Frances candidates will have an opportunity to express their platforms. Meet and greet to follow until 9:30 p.m. The event will also be live streamed on the Fort […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The NHL hockey season got underway last night and while at times this Montreal Canadiens fan has been a rabid follower of hockey over the last several years, I know my expectations are very low this year and I feel better for it and I think others might benefit as […]
This weather sure should be making us all very thankful! If only there was a way to keep it especially since by the end of the week, I will have a corral full of calves to be weaned. The forecast doesn’t look so promising, but I am holding out with […]
Dance the night away this Friday (October 14) at the Emo Legion Branch #99. The music is supplied by Phil Schram’s karaoke machine. The dance starts at 7p.m. and ends around 10 p.m. The next Country Jam is October 21st. at the Emo Legion. Doors open at 7 p.m. admission […]
Affectionately known as “Good ol Sam,” Sam was born in Englehart on September 8, 1929, and passed away on October 8, 2022. Sam is survived by his wife Jean of 67 years; sons Murray (Janice), Dale (Maryann); daughter Alice (Delbert) Stanlee; and grandchildren Shirley (Justin), Amanda, Sam John (Crystal), Dean […]
