On Sunday February 7, 2021 at the Emo Hospital Long Term Care, Victor Allen Jensson, 86, formerly of Rainy River, Ontario passed away peacefully with his wife Carol by his side. Victor was born August 11, 1934 in Rainy River to parents Jens and Tillie Jensson. He was united in […]
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Have you ever noticed that our food does not have the same flavour intensity as it did around a decade ago? Food today does not seem to have that taste bud popping flavour that we remember. The reason is that much of our food has been engineered and hybridized to […]
During every trip to the supermarket we must make choices between the price, health, and convenience aspects of the foods we buy. Most people tend to believe that fresh is always the best option, and in many cases it is, but what about frozen vegetables? Are they just as nutritious […]
April 24, 1940 – February 5, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of Morris Cecil Begin, age 80 years, passed away suddenly from cancer, with his wife and children at his side at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Morris was the son of the late Alphonse & Grace […]
A Bail or Jail will be taking place at Walmart, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at Saturday February 12 and 13 to raise funds for the Fight Hunger Spark Change program, which funds local food banks. All money raised stays in the community. Stop by to see […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Harold Wilson at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on February 4, 2021. Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife Irene Wilson of 16 years, and many close family and friends. Due to COVID, a graveside service […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of George Joseph Jim announce his passing on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care. George was born on January 20, 1934 on an island on Day Lake. He grew up in Seine River First Nation and lived there almost all […]
Buddie passed away peacefully with family beside her at the Health Centre in her beloved Rainy River on Feb. 7, 2021. She was born in Rainy River to Laurence and Ethel Budreau on Oct. 19, 1925 and lived her early years there. The family moved to Winnipeg when she was […]
Patricia Cunningham, 53, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. Cremation has taken place and she will be laid to rest with her parents, Don and Joyce Cunningham, at the Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances. Online condolences may be made in care of […]
Passed away peacefully at the age of 76 at Brockville General Hospital with his daughter and her dog Milo by his side. Beloved father of Sandra (daughter) and Steven (son). Steve was born in Fort Frances, Ontario and his first job was at the Boise Cascade Paper Mill. He then […]
It has come to our attention that Fort Frances Town Council is in the process of implementing a By-law restricting tents on residential property. Before Council elects to make such a decision regarding this matter, I am requesting an all-inclusive meeting with the Fort Frances Town Council along with the […]
The family of Blanche Blasky is deeply saddened to announce her passing on February 5, 2021 at the age of 91 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Blanche was born in Fort Frances on December 13, 1929 to John and Eva Prymak, and made Fort Frances her home. Blanche was predeceased […]
