Our precious mother, Nancy Jane Toffan-McCarty of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022, at home and surrounded by love. She was born to parents Ernest and Madeleine on July 7, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont., and soon resided in Atikokan, Ont. Nancy is survived by her […]
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Gordon William Dolyniuk, 64, of Vancouver, B.C., passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Vancouver. He was born on March 7, 1956, in Winnipeg, Man., to Edward and Nellie Dolyniuk. The family moved to Fort Frances when he was a young boy. He left Fort Frances as a young […]
Bebaamaashiik – When the Eagle Soars It is with great sadness that the family of Jodie Lynne Tucker, aged 35, of Couchiching First Nation passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Jodie was born September 11, 1986, to Tim and Arlene Tucker. Jodie lived in Fort Frances for most […]
In last week’s column I mentioned that back in the late 90’s I used to absorb any fishing information that I could from fishing magazines, which was where I learned about new tactics and techniques for catching fish. One of the tactics that really stands out to me that I […]
When Bobby Orr was at the peak of his career, I stumbled on a story that would’ve been a “scoop” except it wasn’t breaking news, just speculation. Orr’s bad knees were going to end his career sooner than planned — according to an orthopaedic surgeon who had seen it happen […]
Sandra Piccinato, 59, of Frances, Ont., passed away on Saturday January 22, 2022, at the La Verendrye General Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Judy Carlson, 78, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the La Verendrye General Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
The first annual Drill and Chill ice fishing tournament will be held February 19-27, Community events for young and old are being organized for a week of winter fun! The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and Fort Frances Library are on board. Other community partners are welcome to join the […]
