I can’t believe we are nearly at mid-January! I always remember Nanny telling me “January is a long, cold month.” We haven’t had it to bad for weather but it does look like the more normal January temperatures are returning this week. I am not completely over Christmas. I did […]
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The Corporation of the Township of LaVallee is required by law to provide fire protection services to its residents. To do this they must have properly trained Firefighters, well maintained vehicles and the equipment necessary to safely and efficiently carry out these duties Currently there are 18 members on the […]
I have stumbled upon the perfect solution to an issue in my life. I didn’t come up with this on my own; it is a borrowed idea, and it’s a brilliant one – a support animal. There are many on the list of animals who offer emotional support, the most […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The first 55+ movie matinee of 2026 at the Fort Frances Public Library will be on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. featuring The Big Chill (1983) Rated PG. “A group of seven former college friends gather for a weekend reunion at a South Carolina vacation home after the […]
The family of Robert Luke Archie regrettably announce his passing on January 3, 2026, at the Rainy River Hospital with his daughter by his side. Robert was born in Assabassca, now known as Mishkosiminiiibiing First Nation, Ontario, on November 5, 1938, to Robert John and Pauline (nee Bluebird) Archie. Left […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Tom Campbell at Riverside Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario, on December 29, 2025, at age 79. Tom felt that he was very fortunate during his lifetime and was grateful for the many opportunities that he experienced. He grew up in […]
The family of Jeannine Elizabeth Cornell sadly announces her passing on January 2, 2026. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
The family of Laurent (Lawrence) Sylvio Desserre, 95, of Fort Frances, formerly of Pinewood, Ontario, are saddened to announce his passing on January 4, 2026. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Born September 18, 1949, in Plaster Rock, N.B. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 3, 2026, at Fort Frances Hospital. Left to mourn are his wife of 55 years Barb (Haines) Everett; daughters Bobbi-Jean Pitkanen (Tom), Shauna Ahern (Jason); grandsons Kole Pitkanen (Kristen), Tyson Pitkanen […]
It is with great sadness that we announce Beverley Rose-Mary Kozachenko passed away peacefully with her family by her side after battling a brief illness on January 1, 2026. Bev was born June 28, 1940, In Fort Frances, Ont., to her parents Dorothy May and Ivan Cunningham. She was raised in Fort Frances prior to moving to Atikokan where […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Joy Marie Legaree, 90, of Fort Frances, Ontario, on January 1, 2026, at her residence in Fort Frances. Joy was born in Rainy River, Ontario, on December 4, 1935, to parents Ben and Violet Morrison. She will be lovingly remembered by her children […]
Dolly was born May 30, 1935 in Fort Frances Ontario to parents Albert and Lilybelle Warren. She was united in marriage to Conrad Lemieux in 1952 and together they resided and raised their family in Fort Frances. Sadly the family announces the passing of Agnes Dale Lemieux “Dolly,” 90, of […]
