It is with great sadness that the family of Doreen Buffington, 91, announces her peaceful passing on April 8, 2022. Doreen was born on June 16, 1930, to Margaret and Earl Cunningham in Fort Frances. In 1951 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Larry, and […]

Quietly in the early morning on April 5, 2022, Ada Hershberger slipped from this life into eternity. She was eager for heaven and the reunion with her husband, with her parents and siblings, and most of all, with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We are grateful that her crossing […]

Jennie Hemstad, 94, of Bemidji, Minn., died Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home at Tamarack Court. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji with Pastor Terry Bernstrom officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. […]

The only time in my life that I placed a call to Montclair, New Jersey, the voice that answered was Larry Doby’s. It was one wintry night, he had been the hitting coach for the Montreal Expos, who hadn’t done much hitting (nor fielding nor pitching) in his final season, […]

The fourth stop of the Bassmaster Elite Series season took place this past weekend at Lake Chickamauga in East Tennessee. Heading into this event, there was some pressure to have a good tournament after my mediocre start to the season. I was well outside the cut line for qualifying for […]

Born to Megan and Allan, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Maeve Maryrae, weighing 8 lbs 4 oz on April 2, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Julianna Donaldson and Drake Crosson, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Athena Ivah Rose, weighing 8 lbs 15 oz on March 31, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Sharlyn and Dominick, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Ivan James Reid, weighing 7 lbs 2 oz on March 24, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Kaitlyn and Luke, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Harrison James, weighing 8 lbs 6 oz on March 23, 2022 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

A Prayer Vigil for “Peace in Eastern Europe” will be held Friday April 8 from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at Rainy Lake Square in downtown Fort Frances. This event is open to the public, and hosted by the Fort Frances Ministerial. If you require seating, please bring a chair. A fundraiser to […]