It was not the start to the Bassmaster Elite Series season that I was hoping for this past weekend at the St. John’s River in Florida. After two days of fishing, I landed myself a 61st-place finish in the 75-angler field. It was a really rough first day, when I […]
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The cows are getting closer now to calving so I’ve had to increase my trips to the barn. On Monday, I planned to get another larger area ready so I can put multiple cows in if I don’t have enough room right in the barn. Meanwhile, the three calves that […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelli Leanne Morrison, 29, from Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. Kelli was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on July 9, 1989 and passed away on Feb. 2, 2019 in Vancouver, B.C. Kelli will be deeply missed by her parents, […]
“Tour de Fort” presents Calum Graham and Don Ross today (Feb. 7) at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre (doors open at 7 p.m.) The event is open to passport-holders but a limited number of tickets will be available at the theatre box office for $35 each. St. John’s Anglican […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Fern Pelletier–beloved husband of Carolyn (née Rinne); devoted father of Simone Gunn (Nathan), Nathan (Beatrice), Mia (Justin), and Aimée (Brian); adoring grandfather to Nicholas, Nadia, Lucas, Madison, Zachary, Mio, Xander, Fernie, and Seia; brother to Réjean […]
William “Bill” Mosbeck of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at the age of 81. Bill was born on Aug. 21, 1937 in Rainy River, Ont. to Milton and Betty Mosbeck. He was united in marriage […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our fierce warrior, Samantha Dawn Pearson, on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 in Ottawa, Ont. Sam, as she was known by family and friends, was born on July 14, 1986 in Fort Frances, Ont. From the moment she arrived in this world, it […]
Ramona Jean Smith, 87, of Barwick, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral arrangements pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Todd Ducharme, of Emo, Ont., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. A complete obituary will follow.
Peter Landry, 76, of Barwick, Ont., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
Whether it is the Ontario Health Coalition, the Progressive Conservative Party, or the New Democratic Party, everyone seems in agreement that the provincial health-care system is not meeting expectations. Since taking office last June, the Ford government has appointed the Premier’s Council on Improving Health Care and Ending Hallway Medicine. […]
Dear editor: Lately there has been negative publicity about long-term care facilities in Ontario. My parents have been in Rainycrest over a period of six years. Unfortunately, my dad is deceased but my mother still lives there. I have observed the medical and administration staff and could not be happier. […]
