With heavy hearts, the family of Gabriel Fritzen shares the news of his unexpected passing on May 18, 2025, while traveling in Africa. Though only 70, Gabe died while doing what he loved most — exploring the world. Born March 17, 1955, in Berlin-Britz, Germany, Gabriel was a lifelong seeker […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Robin Scott Grynol announce his sudden passing on June 7, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1975, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Ed and Nancy Grynol (Sanders). He was predeceased by his father Ed; his grandparents Ed and Lenore Grynol […]

Waabshkanakwat It is with profound sadness the family announces the tragic passing of Thomas James Morrison, 50, of Big Island First Nation on June 13, 2025, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Thomas was born April 12, 1975, in Rainy River, Ontario, to Lorraine and James Morrison. He was a […]

Dan was born to Lois and Melvin Shine on January 24, 1962. He was raised in Devlin, Ontario, with his three siblings Teri, David and Barb. Dan was a man of few words who always had a grin on his face, which got him the nickname “Smiley” from cousins Larry […]

Sadly the family of Paul David Zrum, 71, announces his passing on June 14, 2025 at LaVerendrye Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

I was remembering a story from my thirteen-year-old self to my daughter as we talked about what each of us consider “the good old days.” I’m not sure good old days is a legitimate term, but we tend to cling to days gone by in this rapidly changing world, which […]

Born to Courtney Mose and Johnathon Therrien of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Isabelle Navi Dawn, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz, on June 5, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jodi and Dylan of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Georgia Lloyd, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz, on June 4, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

EVENTS CALENDAR The next meeting of the Rainy Lake Readers Book Club is June 17 at the Fort Frances Library. From 6-7:45 p.m. in the Shaw Hub. This month’s theme is any book nominated for the Giller Prize, Evergreen Awards or Canada Reads competition. The book club meets the third […]

Weekend highlight Fort Frances Pride March 2025 will be on Saturday June 14. Starting at the Sorting Gap Marina at 10 a.m. with resources and giveaways as well as bike and stroller decorating. The March starts at 11 a.m. and will proceed from the marina to the Fort Frances Civic […]