Baabom goonaa ah sheek Baa Bom Mon Ko Dook It is with absolute sorrow in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Queen, Mother, grandmother to all, sister, auntie, and cousin to the world, Iris Jourdain, 80, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort […]
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Standing Wolf – Gaa-nii-ba-wit-ma-lingan It is with profound sadness that the family of Natasha Mainville announce her sudden passing on November 4, 2025, at the age of 29 in Fort Frances, Ont. Natasha was born March 14, 1996, in Fort Frances to Valerie Mainville and Harold Barr. Natasha was raised […]
The family of Marilynn Ann McKinnon (nee McCoy) announce her passing with her family by her side on October 31, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Marilynn was born in Fort Frances on September 16, 1940, to Joseph and Jessie (Hughes) McCoy. She was united in marriage to Kenneth McKinnon on May […]
1951-2025 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dad Ken Nastor at the age of 74. He passed unexpectedly on November 7, in his home in Windsor, Ontario. Kenny was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Fort Frances, Ontario. He is pre-deceased by his […]
It’s a moment frozen in time, and with good reason. For the first Grey Cup kick-off in Winnipeg, in 1991, it was minus 16 degrees. My bride and I were sitting in the south end zone, 10 rows up. If the seats weren’t metal, they felt metal. The wind was […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Northern Reflections
Northern Reflections
It’s a memorable (if not magical) thing when professionalism meets side-eyes, smiles and sarcasm – the kind of story everyone asks to hear again and again. Years ago, I was recruited out of Minneapolis as an educator and orator when our region was rapidly changing. New industries meant new needs […]
In our household, the past two previous weeks involved getting our immunization shots. It was a simple process that involved making an appointment at a pharmacy or with the Northwestern Health Unit. For me, I received my Covid shot and the flu shot; one in each arm. The Covid shot […]
DID YOU KNOW? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as the “SILENT KILLER”, because it is an invisible, odourless, and tasteless, deadly toxic gas; only a WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARM can detect it. If you live in a house, CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS must be installed if the home: If […]
Our final cattle sale of the season is behind us. We sold 1,065 head for $3,461,769.83. Again, we had some great Rainy River Raised cattle and we had quite a few animals from both Thunder Bay and Dryden Districts. It is great that they are seeing us as a wonderful […]
There will be a Dance Community Hall supper this Sunday, November 16, from 4-6 p.m. The meal will be pulled pork, french fries, coleslaw, desserts, plus beverages. Tickets are $30 a couple, $20 a person, $10 for youth age 7-12 years and 6 and under eat free. This is a […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Honouring our Veterans Powwow hosted by the United Native Friendship Centre. Nov. 11, 2025 at the Couchiching Multi-use building. Doors open 4 p.m. light dinner 5 p.m. Grand Entry 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out and share stories, dance and sing while remember and honouring indigenous […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terrance “Butch” Moore on October 31, 2025, at Fort Frances, La Verendrye Hospital. Butch was born on January 28, 1950, in Kenora, Ontario, to Irene and Garfield. Butch started working at Boise Cascade Kenora Mill. He then worked at […]
