When it comes to choosing your lure or presentation for ice-fishing, there certainly are some proven options for most species of fish. The traditional jig and minnow for walleye, the white tube for lake trout, and a small spoon for whitefish, for instance. But experimenting with lures, and finding new […]
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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. A memorial service will be held Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Rev. Frances […]
A Valentine luncheon, hosted by St. John’s Anglican Church, will be held there Friday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. It will feature assorted soups, sandwiches, and dainties, as well as a bake table. Admission is $8 for adults and everyone is welcome. The Fort Frances Lakers will host the […]
Mary Lindholm, 97, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.
With loved ones at her side, Vivian Ione Neilson passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.; united at last with those she missed so deeply. Vivian was born on April 4, 1928 on the northeast corner of Sifton Township, at the […]
Sen. Gord “Chips” Calder, 84 years young, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 with his family by his side. Born in 1933, Gord was a passionate man who enjoyed life to the fullest, especially when it came to hockey, family, and learning more of his Métis […]
Ruby Gallagher passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont after struggling for many years with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Emo, Ont. on May 4, 1926 to Annie VanDrunen. Her father, Anton, had passed before her birth. Ruby’s older brother, Hank, was the […]
With broken hearts, the family of Les Cain announce his passing on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Les fought a brave battle with lung cancer. He leaves to mourn his wife of 58 years, Lorraine; three daughters, Pamela (John), Valerie (Ruth), and Janet […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Rose Chabot, 73, of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at the Emo Health Centre. Rose was born in Fort Frances, Ont. Rose was united in marriage to Sydney Darrah and together they raised their family on a farm north of Devlin, […]
