I have had to go to war again with hornets/wasps. The last time, a few years ago, I was the easy victor, though it was a significant battle. I may have bored you with the details. As such, I rather smugly faced this year’s battle with a hint of over-confidence. […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of James Millican Herkes, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. James was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 9, 1930 to Edward and Alma Herkes. He came to […]

With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Jeffrey Scott Brown on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at his residence in Rainy River First Nations, Ont. Jeff was born on Sept 17, 1973 to Wallace Wilson Sr. and Lucy Brown (nee Hunter). Jeff is survived by his wife, Tracy […]

Milton Edwin Westover passed away peacefully, with family at his side, at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, two months before his 94th birthday. Although Milton was his given name, he often was referred to fondly as Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Uncle, Milt, and Friend. […]

Born to Kaylie Lundgren and Josh Pollard, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Sawyer Grace, weighing 6 lbs 9 oz on August 9, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jake and Jenna, nee Heerema, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Lauren Lynn, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz on August 8, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Alyssa Perlette and Luke Simmons of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Levi Lucas, weighing 8 lbs 10 oz on August 5, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Hailey Gushuliak and Andrew Roth, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Brandon Andrew, weighing 7 lbs 3 oz on August 2, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Courtney Roach and Ryan Windigo, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Colby Tyler, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz on August 1, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jamie and Kimmy, nee Holt, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Blake Adeline, weighing 6 lbs 15 oz on July 31, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Joanna McQuarrie and Travis Green of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Samuel James Nelson, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz on July 28, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Leanne Potson and Alex Cochrane, of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Ontario, a boy, Alex Jr. Lee, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz on July 20, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario