Fort Frances High School will hold its first-ever “Walk for Water” event, to raise awareness as well as funds for the “Me to We” charity,” today (April 26) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the track behind Fort High. There also will be a barbecue, music, and some entertainment. Everyone is welcome […]
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Barely two weeks after a horrific bus crash on a highway in northern Saskatchewan claimed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos Junior ‘A’ hockey team, Canadians are in mourning again after a lunatic in a van mowed down innocent pedestrians walking along Yonge Street in Toronto on a beautiful Monday […]
Dear editor: To the Town of Fort Frances. Whoever put into place the rules for the subsidized day care spaces, I would like to thank you. Through your tireless efforts to make sure these spaces are not abused, I will not be able to take my granddaughters on a holiday […]
Sunday marked “Earth Day” in Canada. It also was the warmest day in Rainy River District so far this year, embracing the warmth of spring. Earth Day is celebrated around the world, having begun as a mission of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. I look around my yard and […]
On March 31, 2018, Jackie Roste passed away peacefully at Grove Park Home in Barrie, Ont. Mary Jacqueline Roste, known as Jackie and affectionately known as “Cookie” by her cousins and high school friends, was born on Aug. 13, 1941 in Macklin, Sask. to Grace (nee Crowe) and Jacob Shucard, […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Paul David George Begin announces his sudden passing on Friday, April 20, 2108 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Paul was born on Aug. 8, 1942 in Fort William, Ont. to Cecilia and Adelord Begin. […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Leslie Howarth, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Leslie was born on Aug. 4, 1935 in Fort Frances to Cecil and Zelma Howarth. He was an avid photographer, learning from his […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, Judy Ann Copenace, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Big Grassy First Nation. Judy was born on Dec. 15, 1965 in Rainy River, Ont. to Daniel Copenace and Lillian Cochrane. She was predeceased by her […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Cameron Wensley on Saturday, April 21, 2018, with his family by his side, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Alan was born on Dec. 21, 1938 in Emo, Ont. At the age […]
It is with profound sadness the family announces the unexpected passing of our dear boy, Tristan Joseph Webb, age nine, on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Tristan was born in Thunder Bay, Ont. on May 20, 2008. He came into the world early at 34 weeks and was a strong little […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Charles Harrison, 83, a former longtime resident of Barwick, Ont., on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Chuck was born on Sept. 4, 1934 in Rossburn, Man. to Irwin and Blanche Harrison. Chuck was passionate about watching sports, […]
