Debby Marie Whalen (Asselin), born September 2, 1957, in Biggar, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was 68 years old. Debby was the beloved wife of Kenny Whalen, a devoted mother to her daughters Tracy and Rebecca, and a cherished grandmother to Adam Onichuck. Her life […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Camilla Whitecrow announce her passing on December 4, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Camilla was born in Fort Frances, Ont., on July 4, 1970, to parents Howard and Doris Willie and was raised in Seine River First Nation. Camilla […]
Why would a hockey player who has been dead more than half a century still generate enough interest to have a seventh book written about him? Either he was the Greatest Of All Time, or he was forever mysterious. Terry Sawchuk may have been both. “The Sawchuk Diaries: An Oral […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
You know who is amazing? It’s pretty clear. They are stellar and epic in so many ways. Perhaps it’s because of the natural beauty of our region—the iridescent shimmer of the landscape, the incandescent canopy of stars that stretches above our town—but there seems to be a steady gravitational pull […]
As the holiday season is already upon us, I look to the traditions that this season brings to us. For many it includes a Christmas Eve service. For some it begins with a special Christmas Eve meal. For some it may be waiting for last minute arrivals of children and […]
DID YOU KNOW? December sees a significant increase in fire risks, often due to common Christmas season hazards. With Christmas approaching and decorations likely already up, it is absolutely essential to dedicate time now to practice fire safety measures. Making smart choices is the key to ensuring a cheerful, safe, […]
Once again I am coming to you from an airport waiting on a delayed flight. It seems normal for me but I always try to remind myself that everything happens for a reason so perhaps it is safer for me to be sitting waiting. This is my last trip until February […]
The Emo Knox United Church, with the support of the Emo Senior’s Centre and New Gold, are offering a free frozen Turkey Dinner Takeout or delivery, to the west end of the district. Call Coleen at 482-2280 to order a meal. There will be a special breakfast with Santa on […]
This time of year, we are called to think of those for whom Christmas is difficult, for those who find the season more about loss than giving, more about heartache than joy. I think as we age, we become more aware of those whose Christmas spirit has drained away. The […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Weechi’ittewin Family Services presents the McTavish Winter Wonderland Trail of Lights. Dec. 9-10 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. 71 McTavish Rd., Lavallee. Light food, Hot Chocolate and treats available. Free admission, donations for local food banks appreciated. Please sign up for a time slot via the Weechi’ittewin Family Services Facebook […]
April 9, 1958 – November 27, 2025 With deep sadness, the family of Dean Bruyere announces his passing on November 27, 2025. Born on April 9, 1958, Dean grew up in Fort Frances and proudly graduated from Fort Frances High School with the Class of 1976. On June 22, 1996, […]
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Corrine Kelly announces her passing on November 24, 2025, at the age of 86, at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Just a short 10 days after her daughter Amy Kelly’s unexpected passing, Corrine passed away peacefully, surrounded by family […]
