KAEMINGH-Born to James and Holly, nee Strain, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Avis Michael, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz on August 18, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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The family of Milton Patrick “Paddy” Roach sadly announces his passing on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Dad was born and raised in Garden River First Nation, Ont. and at the early age of 14, he left home and went on to begin […]
The Rainy River District Best Start Network will host a one-day gathering and interactive workshop, entitled “Creating Community Change,” on Friday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Copper River Inn. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend but registration is required by contacting Tanis at […]
The candidates for councils and the local school boards across the district have made their choice to seek election, and have been pleading their case for office through lawn signs, pamphlets/brochures, and submitting profiles to the newspaper. Here in Fort Frances, the candidates for mayor and council also outlined their […]
Dear editor: I am still upset over the official name change at the Sister Kennedy Centre and am quite surprised it never came back to the council table for reconsideration. Perhaps the new council will consider doing so. I never had a problem had the official name remained and then […]
One of the candidates at last Tuesday night’s forum made a statement that what is good in the district is good for Fort Frances. All too often we forget the value that district businesses contribute not only to the economy of the host community but also to the economy of […]
The bass tournament season in Northwestern Ontario wrapped up over the weekend with the last few tournaments of 2018. While the weather was not great, it’s a long winter for those of us who enjoy chasing bass and competing in tournaments, so we get in all of the events we […]
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice long weekend. The weather wasn’t so great but otherwise I was feeling like we all had a lot to be thankful for. I tried to tackle a wee bit of housework but spent most of my time getting equipment put away […]
I like to think I would have made a good pioneer. There is a caveat, though (isn’t there always). I would have made a good pioneer who had access to a deep freeze. That may disqualify my presumption. I like processing food from my garden. I blanche and freeze bags […]
It is was profound sadness, grief, and utter shock that we, the Marvin Bruyere family of the Couchiching First Nation, Bear Clan, regrettably and painfully announce the passing into the spirit world of our brother, uncle, “cuz,” nephew, and friend, Colin Ross Bruyere. “Cokes or Co,” as he was affectionately […]
John Clark Gambill (Power) passed away, at the age of 75, on Sept. 26, 2018 at 100 Mile House Hospital in B.C. with his dear friend, Doug Allan, at his side. Although he had end stage cancer, he made his courageous journey back to B.C. to see his family and […]
It is with profound sadness that family and friends announce the passing of renowned Canadian visual artist Raven Orin Wilson on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. (PDT) in Vancouver, B.C. She was born Alice Bernice Amelia Wilson to Hiram and Mabel Wilson in Fleming Township, Ont. on March […]
