Belonging is an essential part of our existence; we need it, we thrive with it. Psychology Today writes, “The innate motivation for connection is deeply embedded in our biological makeup.” Society and those who direct our actions have interfered with that basic need. A simple example is how early in […]
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By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Although I don’t yet know what it is like to be a trans person in Fort Frances (which is a long and complicated tale for another time), I do know what it’s like to live in a place where I don’t always feel accepted. Sure, many people will feel they […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Downtown Fort Frances BIA and the Chamber of Commerce invite you to an official Christmas Tree Lighting in Rainy Lake Square starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 21 with loads of fun family activities. “Join us as we celebrate lighting our 20 foot tall Christmas tree. […]
Waabi asinikwe Giizhigookwes Sadly the family announces the passing of Ilene Indian, 73, of Onigaming First Nation on Nov. 10, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Ilene was born on December 28, 1951, in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Alfonse and Mary Rose White. Ilene worked for […]
Aabidewebinesiik Aabideweyaasimook – Lynx/Bizhiw Clan It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Melanie Jourdain, 46 years old, of Duluth, Minn., on November 10, 2025, at Essentia Health in Duluth. Melanie was born in Thunder Bay on January 4, 1979, to parents Priscilla Jourdain and Gordon […]
Ogimaabinesiik – Awaazisii Clan It is with heavy hearts that the family of Amy Kelly announces her unexpected and heartbreaking passing on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 54, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Amy was born to Corrine and Jim H. Kelly of […]
The family of Delbert Sidney Ross announce his sudden passing on November 17, 2025. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Born to Dexter and Rachel, nee Ball, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Oliver Joe Dexter, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz on November 12, 2025 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
As a citizen, client, and caregiver I am once again so baffled by an institution whose motto is “Care Close to Home”. Earlier this year Riverside severed the ties with the Foundation. To date no explanation as to why. Now all donor displays are turned off. I always admired each […]
It happened in the press box at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. He was tallest man I’d ever seen in person. He was intimidating just to observe, and I wasn’t about to ask questions of a basketball player at a baseball game because, well, there was a baseball game to cover that […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Northern Reflections
Northern Reflections
For many, there are moments when the mind feels like a butterfly trapped in a hurricane. Fragile wings caught in roaring winds. Fighting to stay aloft against a storm that never seems to end. From an outside vantage point, the struggle can look invisible. Even gentle. The butterfly flutters. It […]
