Grace Neilson passed away Sunday, August 16 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with her family nearby and in her heart. In the final hours before her passing, she spoke with care and concern about each of her family members. Mom was born to Noble and Annie Hyatt on […]
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We got our combine back last week and started right into harvesting. We were lucky to have a young helper for a day last week. Levi was visiting his grandma and grandpa and he has strong interest in farming and growing. We enjoyed him so much and his knowledge was […]
The year 2020 has had many new gardeners emerge. I hope they have been bit by the joy of gardening and continue on again next year. Many gardeners are often confused between the terms, annuals and perennials and understanding which plants belong in each category. The classification of plants is […]
One thing about fishing is you don’t catch fish every time you go out. They have the ability to move wherever they want and simply not bite if they aren’t in the mood. Even the best anglers will have days where they struggle to catch fish. That part of the […]
John Elra Galusha, age 66, from Fort Frances Ontario went to rest on Saturday, August 22 2020 at LaVerendrye Hospital. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. John was born May 13, 1954 and lived in Rainy River District all his life. He worked at Sapawe as […]
Daryl Lynn Dolph, age 63, of Southey, Saskatchewan passed away August 19, 2020 at Regina Wascana Grace Hospice. Daryl was born July 3, 1957 in Fort Frances, Ontario to Vene and Margaret Dolph. Daryl was predeceased by his parents and brothers Allan, Raymond, and brother-in-law David Stuckless. Daryl leaves to […]
A downburst, also known as a windburst, hit the home of Allan McTavish and Lorraine Gosselin back on August 9. A downburst is a strong ground level wind system that emanates from a point source above, and blows radically in straight lines in all directions, from the point it contacts […]
On Friday, August 14, 2020, Natalie Dawn Dal (Nat) passed away peacefully at home in Fort Frances, Ontario. Natalie was born in 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was the first child of Ron and Bonnie Dreger of Morris, Manitoba, and older sister of Travis and Tashia. She went to K-12 […]
For many of us, meat is an important part of our daily diet. Whether it be beef, lamb, pork or chicken, it is important to know the basics of creating the most flavour possible.Marinades seem to be first and foremost in people’s minds when it comes to creating flavour in […]
It is with great love and deep sadness that the family of June Kowalchuk announces her passing, with her sons by her side on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, ON. June was born on October 7, 1924 to Anna and Mike Zawchenuk of […]
A funeral service for the late Miron “Marvin” Bodnar will be held Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Church at 10:30 a.m. Please wear masks.
Our hearts are broken and our lives were forever changed by the unexpected loss of our beloved Mark Stephen Buist on May 2, 2020 in Winnipeg, MB. Mark was born February 3, 1986 in CFB Cold Lake, AB to mother Myrna Kraynyk and father Dr. Nigel Buist and big brother […]






