The family of Larry George Armstrong, 79, of Fort Frances, Ontario, very sadly announce his passing on August 15, 2025. A funeral service will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort Frances on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nancy Dittaro on August 13, 2025. Nancy was born April 19, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Mary Lou and Angelo Dittaro. She loved swimming and spent her summers working as a Lifeguard at the Point. As a […]
Joyce Graham passed away at Rainycrest in Fort Frances on August 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, on October 31, 1932, to Jennie and Clark Walton. She always enjoyed being a “Halloween baby.” As a girl, Joyce and her family moved to Barrie, Ontario, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Harvey Haukaas announce his passing on August 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was born on February 24, 1942, to Ole and Margaret Haukaas in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was a brother to Christine (Peter) […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Joe Melville Irvine, 68, of Barwick, Ontario, announce his passing. A full obituary is to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Montica Rae (Zucchiatti) McLeod on July 30, 2025, in International Falls, Minn., at the age of 76. Monty (as she was always affectionately called) was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. She was married in 1966 […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gloria Soderholm announce her passing on August 15, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Fort Frances on August 3, 1957, to Tony and Sis Larocque. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of […]
Walter Wowchuk passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on August 11, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 16, 1934, to Andrew and Rose Wowchuk (nee Kawulia). Walter was an avid reader and always kept up with […]
The Dance Hall Community Association is celebrating their grand opening with a walleye fish fry. This celebration takes place this Sunday, August 24, at the Dance Hall from 4-6:30 p.m. The cost is adults $25, youth 5-12 years $12 and youth 5 and under eat free. Take out meals are […]
My brother has lost his wife. He didn’t misplace her at the mall nor are they engaged in an elaborate game of hide-n-seek. She has gone ahead, leaving him uncertain as to how to be in this world without her. Many of you know this space, have felt the crippling […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Aug. 15 is the final day for bus route changes to be made in time for school to start. Help ensure a smooth start to the school year, get your change requests in by tomorrow, Aug. 15 by 4 p.m. for more information contact RRDTSC@RRDSB.com or call 807-274-6664. […]
