Happy to say there are happenings starting to take place in our area. Hopefully this is a sign that things are resuming to normal. Which has been a long time coming. The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Fair is hoping to take place August 20 and 21. Although there will be […]
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Nine and a half years ago, my boyfriend/partner drove to America to a small town in Minnesota to pick up our little bundle of joy; a black lab. She was very little, and I was nervous that she was leaving her family too soon as I had read that leaving […]
Dear editor, There’s something on my mind today. I’m going to take some time to tell you about this. As I walked in my neighbourhood tonight I was delighted to see that very few people have “Happy Canada Day” signs. You might wonder why I would say this; my answer […]
Dear editor,On June 17, 2021, a final meeting was held for the Fort Frances Meals on Wheels Board, marking the end of an era extending 48 years. Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization, which operates by a dedicated group of volunteers and a permanent part-time co-ordinator, whose position is […]
Dear editor, We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel — COVID-19 will soon become endemic as we vaccinate the vast majority of the population. Our health unit is among the leaders in vaccination with over 70 per cent of adults having received at least one […]
Gaagige AshiiOzhaawabeneski – Makwa Clan It is with great sadness that the family of Deanna Harrison announces her passing on Monday June 21, 2021 after a long battle with liver and kidney disease. As a young girl, Deanna spent much time with her godmother, Dorothy Boddy. Deanna lived in Peterborough, […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Deloris Eleanor Veran announces her sudden passing on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her home in Atikokan. She was born on March 14, 1939 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Alfred and Mary Veran. She was born in her aunt Isabelle’s home […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John Edward Keith Kellsey on June 23, 2021, at the age of 77. John was born on July 21, 1943 in Virden, Manitoba. He lived in several communities in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario. From 1972 onwards he lived in […]
GooniwaanakodookGiisaabagonebiik – Mooz doodem It is with great sadness that the family of Reta Johnson announces her sudden passing on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on February 24, 1951 in Lac La Croix First Nation to John Whitefish and Doris Ottertail. She grew up […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Brenda Mildred Johnston announce her passing at the La Verendrye General Hospital on Friday, June 25, 2021. Brenda was born on August 17, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Glen and Betty Wright. She was united in marriage to Guy Johnston […]
This ol’ engineer reached the end of the tracks on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. His ride began in Worthington Township on November 9, 1928. His sons, family and friends will be celebrating his incredible life and laying him to rest Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with a grave […]
David Wayne McClymont, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. David was born on November 11, 1955 in Huntsville, Ontario. He moved to Fort Frances as a young child with his mother, Florence and brother’s Frank and Gary. He lived and worked in Fort Frances […]
