With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Larry Nordin, 88, of Bergland, Ont. at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. A complete obituary will follow.
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Erich Henze passed away peacefully at Fairview Lodge in Whitby, Ont. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, with Harald and Mary-Anne Henze holding his hands, at the age of 94. Erich was born on Dec. 9, 1924 to Paula and Herman Henze. His dad died when he was seven so Erich […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Cecil Laverne Ogden announces his passing on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Cecil was born on Aug. 15, 1940 at the Fulford Nursing Home in Emo, the youngest of six children to the late […]
“All of us together is wondrous” (Len-People “Come Together” lyrics) A community grows when it comes together. We’ve watched as the community of Rainy River District grew together behind the council of Fort Frances in working to have the fibre from the Crossroute Forest clearly designated for the mill at […]
Dear editor, It seems inconceivable that the Ontario government would allow Resolute Forest Products to sell its Fort Frances mill for scrap rather than support a company that is willing to invest in the mill and the town of Fort Frances–and possibly provide hundreds of living wage jobs. Of course, […]
The sun is shining, making it look like a perfect day, but the wind is continuing to blow from the northwest, making it feel like a frigid mid-January day when, in fact, we are nearing the end of February. The talk in the coffee shops now is focusing on when […]
This winter certainly has been a tough one. Cold and when it’s not cold, we get snow. Be sure to check your roofs! It Temiskaming District, they are having barns collapse frequently. In Thunder Bay, a new dairy barn that the cattle had been in for just three weeks also […]
I don’t often wrestle with the unhealthy affliction of envy. Not being envious certainly has nothing to do with having an honourable disposition. The reasons are simple and straightforward: I didn’t grow up hungry, I was loved and safe at night, and I had clothes to wear and shoes that […]
After several weeks of being on the road, it was nice to return home last week to get back to some sort of routine and see my friends and family. The weather has not greeted me all that well, with a bunch of snow to plow and frigid temperatures again […]
Anishinaabemowin classes, with instructor Mike Jones, will be held Thursdays at 6 p.m. for 10 weeks starting today (Feb. 21) at the United Native Friendship Centre (downstairs). For more info, contact Susan Councillor at 274-8541 or via e-mail at scouncillor@unfc.org The Muskie girls’ hockey team will host the St. Thomas […]
With a common voice, area reeves, mayors, and chiefs came out in support of Fort Frances council last night to pass a resolution holding the provincial government accountable for making wood from the Crossroute Forest available to any new operator of the idled mill here. It was a great night […]
