Joseph Gervais passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
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I pulled into one of my favourite spring crappie spots a few days ago, a patch of pencil reeds that I have fished many times in the past. As I dropped my trolling motor and looked at the depth reading on my sonar screen, I thought I was on the […]
June is National Indigenous History month, a time when we express solemn and celebratory focus on the lives of Indigenous peoples, their rich and diverse history, the many contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and perhaps above all – the resilience of Indigenous people around the world. June 21st is dedicated […]
One does not have to leave Fort Frances to feel the effects of inflation. A trip to the grocery store, or a fill-up at a gas station is all that is needed to feel the effects of inflation. The Bank of Canada posted Canada’s May Inflation rate at 6.8 per […]
The Maurice Richard Trophy will be awarded this weekend to the player who scored the most goals this season in the National Hockey League. There is no suspense. It’s not determined by a vote of sports writers, players or fans, so there’s no announcement. Auston Matthews is the winner, for […]
One item on the social calendar that has been sadly lacking over the last couple of years of the COVID pandemic has been the local auction. Let’s face it; all those treasures you have stashed away may need to be recycled. Some probably haven’t seen the light of day for […]
Many rural schools in the district are enjoying end of the year festivities. Last week Crossroads students and staff attended the annual Pow Wow at Naicatchewenin First Nations (North West Bay). The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The viewing of traditional dance, and excellent food was superb. Students were […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Cameron announces his passing on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Fort Frances, Ontario, at the age 84. Ray was born on February 19, 1938 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, to Raymond and Ada Cameron. The family moved to Fort Frances when […]
Bebaamwegweneb – Mooz doodem It is with great sadness that the family of Joshua Robert Ottertail announces his passing on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Josh was born on September 6, 1991, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Angus Oshawee and Shauna Ottertail. He grew up in Lac […]
Cleason Martin of Mine Centre, Ont., passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2022, at home, with family by his side, at the age of 82 years, five months, and 26 days after a battle with cancer. He was born on December 14, 1939, […]
The family of Tanya Rae Maki announce her peaceful passing on June 4, 2022, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Tanya was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on December 19, 1992, to Raymond and Sadie Maki. Left to cherish her memory is her mother […]
