Lance Raymond Salchert passed away peacefully February 9, 2021 at his daughters’ home in Winnipeg after a short battle with cancer. Lance was born February 29, 1944, in Mrs. Sparks’ midwifery at Stratton, Ontario. He is survived by his daughter Krista (Carl) of Winnipeg, and son Steve, of Calgary, proud […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Bileski on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the University Hospital in London, Ontario. Ron was born in Fort Frances on March 5, 1943. Ron was predeceased by his parents Alex and Barbara Winnie Bileski. He leaves behind his […]
Arthur James Berglund completed his well traveled and storied time on earth and teed off in heaven on December 19, 2020 at the age of 80. The sport of hockey has lost one of its champions, and his friends and family mourn the loss of a beloved, entertaining, loving and […]
It is with heavy hearts the family of Douglas “Doug” Bourre announce his passing on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Rainy River Health Centre, with his wife by his side. Doug fought a long, courageous battle with cancer for the last few years. Doug was born on September 3, […]
Born February 27, 1948Died February 07, 2021 My Dad went to meet his maker in the night. The coldest night of the year, -50 with the wind. He smiled when I told him that. He met death on his own terms with enormous fortitude of will. Brian was a bush […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Harold Wilson at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on February 4, 2021, with family by his side. Dad was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on February 17, 1929. It is so difficult to sum up the amazing life […]
As this seemingly never-ending, brutal pandemic continues to wreak havoc on all of us, there has been one bright side for the fishing community in that more people than ever before are going fishing. Over the past several months there have been a bunch of different states and provinces who […]
Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers as they can provide the colour and excitement of exotic species that we are unable to plant in our zone. There are thousands of varieties of dahlias that range, from the showy dinner-plate size to the bright, little single ones. […]
Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances will be distributing winter gear to those in need on Friday afternoon at Rainy Lake Square. If you are in need, reach out to them. The group is also accepting donations of snacks, drinks and other items to distribute to those in need during patrols […]
It is with great sadness that the family of James Albert Wright announce his passing on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jim was born on March 30, 1939 in Fort Frances to Ernest and Harriet Wright. He lived in Fort Frances […]
I love my bed. Not the specific bed that I currently occupy at night now, but “my” bed, in general terms. It is my safe place, my place of comfort, my place of big ideas and small wishes, my place of remembering. I tuck myself into my bed when I […]
“After struggling through life for over 40 years with Post Vaccine Encephalopathy, I am finally free to fly” Melanie Lois Tetu of Stratton, Ont. was born March 17, 1976 in Emo, Ont. She passed peacefully, early Saturday morning February 13, 2021 at the age of 44 at La Verendrye Hospital […]
