It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Randolph Jones (Loon Clan) on Friday August 12th 2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ernie grew up playing on the banks of Garden River First Nation (Ketegaubseebee) stamping (counting) crows with his friends, Ed, […]

Born to Laurie Ivall and Wendel Smith, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Harper Eliza, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz on August 11, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Sara Gall and Zak Quran, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Quinn Saylor Nicolle weighing 7 lbs 7 ozon August 9, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Mark and Tracy, nee Cryderman, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Livia Marion Roberta, weighing 6 lbs 1 oz on August 5, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Hayley Kimball and Christopher Stone, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Lux Summer Ann, weighing 6 lbs 3 oz on August 5, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Andrew and Meagan, nee Anderson, of Bergland, Ontario, a boy, Macksin Olavi, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz on August 4, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Brett and Kaylee, nee Heyens, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Margot Rae, weighing 7 lbs 1 oz on August 1, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Cody and Callie, nee Clendenning, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Liam Scott, weighing 7 lbs on July 31, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Mary Louise Kolynchuk, 93, of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away in her sleep on Saturday August 20th, 2022 at La Verendrye Hospital. Mary was born on December 10th, 1928 in Narol, Poland and was the eldest of four children born to parents, Franciszek and Anna Wazny (nee Hapko). Mary and […]

Loretta “Lolly” Brunetta, 91, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. The youngest daughter of William and Mildred Toffan, she was born into a loving family as Loretta “Lolly” Toffan on April 14, 1931, […]

Garage Sale hosted by St. Mary’s parish. On Saturday August 20th from 9am-1pm. At 209 Victoria Ave. Ribbon Skirt workshop at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) has some open spaces for Saturday 11:00 am-5:00 p.m. Contact Jessie to register. 483-1163 or mounds.archives@manitourapids.ca Family Health and Safety Wrap Up Aug. 23, 3:00-7:00 p.m. […]

By Daniel Adam
Genuine certified student
dadam@fortfrances.com

Parents watch the calendar, counting the days. Kids enjoy the summer, praying that time stops. Like it or not, the back-to-school season is soon — if not already — upon us. As I ponder my own return for a final year of post-secondary education, I’m struck with a realization. For […]