I picked up my mail today. I have been excitedly waiting for a parcel to arrive. I opened the mailbox, and there, much to my delight, was a bright orange package, and I knew immediately what it was. Inside was my 2026 Truth and Reconciliation t-shirt. It is indeed a […]
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It is with profound sorrow that the family of Robert Belluz announces his passing on August 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Robert was born in Fort Frances on May 21, 1957, to parents Josephine and Camillo. As a proud “Northender,” Robert enjoyed a colourful youth filled with fond […]
With great sadness and deep love we announce the passing of Dorothy Lillian Dokuchie (nee Bruyere), who passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who brought so much warmth and laughter into the lives of those around her. Born on […]
David (Dave) William Charles Hamilton, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born September 15, 1934, in Devlin Township, Ont., to the late William (Bill) and Clara (nee Whitehead) Hamilton. He was united in marriage to Darlene […]
October 7, 1934 – August 21, 2026 The family of Jean Louise Kellar (née Whiddon), of Dryden, Ontario, is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mom on August 21, 2026, at 91 years of age. Mom passed away peacefully the day after a wonderful visit with several of […]
Waabishkibinesiik Sharon, Waabishkibinesiik, of the Name’ (Sturgeon) clan was, born in Fort Frances and raised in Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation. Later she moved to Fort Frances and then settled in Rainy River She was a beloved mother of three, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend to many (she had many special cousin friends, […]
September 23, 1959 – July 28, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brent Lee Strachan, who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Emo, Ontario, Brent was the beloved son of Marilyn Strachan and Calvin Dale “Dale” […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The 908 Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron begins for the year again on Wednesday Sept. 2. At the Memorial Sports Centre Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. For ages 12-18. Proof of Citizenship and Health Card required for new registrations. For more information see 908 Rainy Lake RCACS on Facebook […]
EVENTS CALENDAR St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in the “After the Bell” program. This program, sponsored by Food Banks Canada, offers child-friendly nutritious food packs to young children 12 and under throughout the summer months when other food supports are unavailable. Food packs will be available for pickup […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Blondie Ditmars announce her passing on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at the age of 91, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Blondie was born December 8th, 1934, in Bruno, Saskatchewan to Peter and Mary Sobush. She grew up in […]
BOOK REVIEW
By Robert Horton
By Robert Horton
Has there ever been a more dynamic and wiser mentor than Master Splinter of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The ninjutsu-trained Turtles knew it, as did Shredder, Krang, and possibly every vigilante from Dimension X. But what made him so sublime? His dry humour? His cultured engagement with the immortal […]
