Word that the International Tug-of-War between Fort Frances and International Falls is being revived this summer is welcomed news, indeed. A collaboration between the local Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club and the Backus Community Center in the Falls, the event is planned for Saturday, June 30 in conjunction with the […]
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Dear editor: I am in agreement with Roy Avis, our mayor of 12 years (three consecutive terms) and a successful business owner. Roy Avis has stated, “Now is not the right time for another residential development.” I also agree with Ken Perry, a respected town councillor, that money would “be […]
Dear editor: In suggesting that the Stanley verdict has failed indigenous people, the prime minister is simply wrong. The prime minister is entitled to his feelings and opinions–even the opinion which many share–that the system has failed indigenous people. What he is not entitled to do, even indirectly, is to […]
The Sorting Gap Marina and La Verendrye Parkway have proved to be a great success for our community and its citizens. The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship will celebrate its 24th rendition this year while the seventh-annual International Boundary Water Dragon Boat Festival is set for June 30 at the […]
William “Bill” Loney, 77, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Harvey Larson passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at home in Atikokan, Ont. He was predeceased by wife, Senja (Nurmi) Larson in 2014; parents, Walter and Elfva Larson; and grandson, Ian Larson. Family members left to mourn are his sons, Maurits Larson (Kathy) and Randy Larson (Teresa); daughter, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of George William Barrett announces his passing on Wednesday Feb. 7, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. George was born on April 5, 1936 in Fort Frances to Frederick and Isabelle Barrett. He lived in the Rainy River District […]
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Dennis Hyatt, 78, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont. […]
With family by her side, Mary Lindholm (nee Sloboda) passed away peacefully, at the age of 97, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was gracious, kind, and loving, and will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Mary was born […]
Now I have been layed under the ground, But this is not where I’m to be found, For when I died I was set free. Because Jesus, My Lord God and Saviour, Suffered and died for me. Katherine (York) Burns passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. She was born […]
It’s the time of year here in Nova Scotia when we all start to complain about the state of our roads. Truth be told, we complain about roads all year long, but it is a heightened complaint now–bordering on rage and hysteria. It’s what we do. Holes appear in the […]
LaFRENIERE-Born to Alyx Barnard and Justin LaFreniere, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Izabella Julie, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz on January 28, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
