It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Martha Blight, Tabasibii’anook, Kinew dodem. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jerry Blight, of Rainy River; son, Brad Kirkrude, of Anishinaabe of Naongashiing; daughter, Terri Andy; and siblings, Bella Andy, Lorraine Gibbons (Clarence), Louis Kirkrude (Lollie), George Kirkrude, […]
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Dear Mayor Bob Anderson, How can one lead with their mind firmly closed? I have asked myself this question many, many times since hearing your comments regarding the proclamation that Borderland Pride requested International Falls council pass leading up to Pride Week+ 2019. I am a member of the community […]
Marion “Edna” Benjamin, 83 passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. on May 20, 2019. Edna was born in Fort Frances on March 30, 1936 to Emil and Clara Amorde. Edna grew up in Fort Frances for a short while before moving to Marathon for […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Fred Clausen on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services will be held on June 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont. A complete announcement to follow.
The Emo Walleye Classic will run today through Saturday, starting with the angler parade today at 5:30 p.m. Flights then leave at 8 and 8:30 a.m. both Friday and Saturday with the weigh-ins beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Emo/La Vallee Arena. See […]
Will your community be flying the rainbow flag next month? The second-annual Pride festival is getting underway this week with the first-ever Rainy River Pride Walk this Saturday. It will be followed by a series of more than a dozen events and activities over the next couple of weeks, with […]
Bill Tryhuk passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at LaVerendrye Hospital. He was born Dec. 24, 1943 to Effie (Basaraba) and Peter Tryhuk. After graduating from Fort Frances High School, Bill was employed by the Minnesota/Ontario Paper Mill as an oiler until his retirement from Resolute in 2001. In […]
May Swartman, 83, of Kenora, Ont., passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Pinecrest Home For The Aged in Kenora. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Lady Frances Columbarium at the Fort Frances Cemetery. Online condolences may be made […]
John Wayne Patrick Bunnell passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Fort Frances, Ont. He was 65. John was a proud father and a loyal friend. He is survived by his four children, Patrick Bunnell of Alexandria, Mn.; Miranda Kruse-Bunnell of Miami, Fla.; Brandi Kruse of Seattle, Wash.; and Timothy […]
Larry Gilliland, 78, a proud Irishman, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed quietly in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Larry grew up a farmers son in Pipestone, Mn., giving him a strong work ethic. He served with pride and honor in the National Guard […]
