Dear editor, I would like to voice my support for Councillor Judson’s proposals to remove barriers to joining Council. The permanent option to meet virtually and holding meetings outside of work hours are reasonable changes we can make so it is feasible for employed people and/or people with children to […]
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Recently there has been a great deal of discussion amongst council and the community. There appears to be some feeling that councillors who are over the age of fifty-five and are Caucasian, have no understanding about the needs and wants of other demographic groups in Fort Frances. The feeling is […]
The 2022 World Women’s Curling Championships kicked off on March 19 in Prince George. Canada’s Kerri Einarson and team will undoubtedly make us proud with their precision and skill and commitment to being the best they can be. I know I am not alone, nor do I exaggerate, when I […]
The parade of ice fishing shacks made their way off the river last week in a solemn procession. They were in various stages of deconstruction dependent on how badly they were frozen in prior to the trek. But this is not the end of the ice fishing season. With some […]
April is overflowing with activities, a sure sign that Covid restrictions have been lifted. Organizers, volunteers and participants are ready to have a “post-Covid life.” The Guthrie United Church will host its Spring Fling Tea and Bake Sale April 2 at the Devlin Hall. Admission is $5 adults, $3 for […]
On Saturday night I got my last calf! I ended up pulling it, as it appeared as though some of the afterbirth was making an entrance with the calf. Of course, this happened to me years ago and the calf was dead; you are always gun shy of the things […]
Bernard Joseph Vincent Gagné, 71, peacefully went to be with his heavenly saviour on March 19, 2022, with his children and significant other by his side in Thunder Bay, Ont. Known by many in the community as “Bernie,” he was born on May 15, 1950, in St. Edgar, Quebec, to […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Don Galbraith announces his passing on March 21, 2022, at LaVerendrye General Hospital. Don passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Don was born June 9, 1932, in Fort Frances to Agnes (Renwick) and Neil Galbraith. Don’s entire life was based […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Bertha Ossachuk announces her passing on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Fort Frances, Ont. Bertha was born on February 13, 1926, in Fort Frances to John and Cordilla Fournier. She lived in Fort Frances all her life. She was united in […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and beloved friend to many; Marilyn Major, 67, of Rainy River First Nations passed away peacefully in her home on March 19, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 12, 1954, in […]
Margaret Madeline McColman (Oster) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022, with family by her side. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 60 years, Patrick Russel McColman. Fondly remembered by her children Patricia Dunnet (Doug) of Atikokan, Ont., and Cynthia Fitzgerald (Travis) of Kincardine, Ont.; her […]
Esther Fedoruk, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
