It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Darcie Leah Alfred, 36, of Lac Seul First Nation, on Monday, March 26, 2018 at her home in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born on Dec. 1, 1981 in Smithers, B.C. to Stanley Raymond Williams and Janie […]
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With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Charles Harrison, 83, at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 with his family by his side. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.
Robert Keith McKay passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Valleyhaven long-term care facility in Chilliwack, B.C. with his wife, Pat, and friends by his side. He is survived by his dearly-loved wife of 55 years, Pat (nee Grace); sister, Laura Martin (Robert); nephew, David Martin; sisters-in-law, Susan […]
Our beloved mother, Viola Domanski, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the age of 95 at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born in Axvall, Sweden on Jan. 13, 1923 to Carl and Emma Anderson. In 1930, with high hopes, the family, including […]
Just the other day I was remembering Sunday drives from my childhood–the whole family piled into the car, only a brief argument about who got stuck in the middle. Me. The burden of being the youngest. Erma Bombeck said never have more children than you have car windows. She was […]
The lead-up to June’s provincial election took another twist with word that local resident Matt Soprovich, who announced in March he was seeking the NDP nomination for Kenora-Rainy River riding, was disqualified from running by party brass in Toronto. The reason? According to a lengthy release issued by Mr. Soprovich […]
Dear editor and friends: These last few weeks have been an exciting time for me. Since announcing my intention to seek the NDP nomination in Kenora-Rainy River, I was fortunate to get a great deal of support and encouragement right from the start. People in our region are ready for […]
Dear editor and friends: These last few weeks have been an exciting time for me. Since announcing my intention to seek the NDP nomination in Kenora-Rainy River, I was fortunate to get a great deal of support and encouragement right from the start. People in our region are ready for […]
Dear editor: In regard to your editorial about the resurfacing of roads in the north end of Fort Frances (York, Elizabeth, Cornwall, and Sixth Street). There is a much more pressing issue than these bad roads. This issue is the inadequate drainage plan for the development on York Avenue and […]
When I click on my cellphone to awaken it, I am perturbed by the advertising that pops up on the screen before I even type in my password. It is annoying and now I know that every time I view a car rental, flight rental, or hotel rental, I can […]
The third-annual National Autism Awareness Day Walk is slated for Saturday, April 7 at noon starting at Ronning’s in International Falls. It will be followed by a carnival featuring games, food, and more at the Union Hall (509 Third St.) Everyone is welcome to attend. The annual “Spring Fling!” tea […]
When money is tight, the last thing you want to do is waste any. With that in mind, town council made the right decision Monday to scratch the resurfacing of several north-end roads from this year’s capital budget. There’s no question these roads are in bad shape and clearly north-end […]
