The Fort Frances Library and the Chamber of Commerce are teaming up for a drive-in movie event, this Friday, Aug. 7, from 6-9 p.m. On the big screen will be Trolls 2: World Tour, followed by Unbreakable. Keep an eye on the library’s Facebook page for details. The RailRoad Daze […]
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Tony was born on April 3, 1947 in Fort Frances, ON and was the first child for David and Katie Bliss. Tony grew up with his family in Mine Centre, ON. Mine Centre had a very special place in his heart, especially Turtle Lake. We know that times weren’t always […]
I have a confession – I watch my neighbours. Not in the way Gladys Kravitz spied on Samantha and Darrin Stephens on Bewitched in the 1960s, calling out Abner! Abner! at Samantha’s nose-wiggling magic, but still. While living here, I have not heard my neighbours utter one positive comment, be […]
It was a cold day on January 23, 1962 when my brother Don and I took over our paper route from the Burrell sisters. The route had 123 customers and ran from Central Avenue to the arena. We had one day to learn the route and then we were on […]
Stanley Charles William Payne, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was born August 29, 1931 to Norman and Anabel Payne, and spent most of his life in Fort Frances. He had a wonderful childhood, spending his time on Rainy Lake whenever he could. He married the love […]
I started the Step Forward campaign with the idea that making it to the million-step mark would be a fairly lofty goal. Well, as the numbers down below show, that goal was not only attainable, but surpassable. We spend much of our lives setting goals for ourselves. Whether they are […]
Many people probably do not know that there are quite a few black walnut and butternuts (also known as white walnut) growing in yards in Fort Frances and properties along the Rainy River. It is not intentionally being kept a secret, but many gardeners just don’t know or realize what […]
It is with great sadness that we announce that our brother and uncle, Donald Lloyd Larson passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2020. Donny was born on March 11, 1955, in Emo to the late Lillian and Ingvald Larson. Donny lived his whole life in Emo and […]
Well if you are reading this, it means my journey here has ended. I’ve decided to write my own obit-after all who knows better. My journey started on February 24, 1952 at La Verendrye Hospital, the third child of incredible parents, now departed Josephine and Paul Hogan. It ended peacefully […]
Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Morris Halverson, 81, of Nestor Falls on Friday, July 31, 2020. A complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home
This second of back to back Bassmaster Elite Series events took place this past weekend at Lake Champlain. This massive lake in northern New York also stretches into Vermont and Quebec to give you a better idea of its geographic location. It is known as one of the top bass […]
Lee Glieheisen, eldest son of Milton Glueheisen and the late Elizabeth (Betty) Glueheisen passed away peacefully at his home in Kenora on July 29, 2020 with his wife Donna by his side. Lee was born September 27, 1947 and was raised in Fort Frances, graduated from Fort Frances High and […]
