Did you know? National Concussion Awareness Week in Canada will take place from Sunday, September 27 to Saturday October 3. This initiative aims to improve public awareness around concussion prevention, recognition, and proper management In this week’s column, I’ll be sharing some invaluable information on concussion awareness, courtesy of Parachute […]

Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to activism in the movement to ensure equality becomes the norm rather than the exception. To think that before the 1970s, women could not apply for their own credit card in Canada. I admired her work and was saddened to hear of her passing before […]

March 17, 1957 – September 4, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Edna Gladys Angus. She passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Carol was born in Emo, Ontario, on […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, loving mother, auntie, treasured Nanny and loyal friend. Rhonda was born in Fort Frances on September 30, 1961, to the late Herbert and Elsie Dustin. Rhonda’s love story with Murray began close to home, Murray was the […]

Mom was born on August 14, 1931 in Barwick, Ont. She was one of 10 children born to Henry and Violet (Hamilton) Ahrens. Together with her surviving seven siblings she learned about living, having fun and working hard on the farm and developed a strong sense of values and great […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Raymond Dolk, a devoted husband, father, papa and friend, on September 7, 2026, with family by his side. He lived a life on his own terms, which was filled with love, humor, and cherished moments that will forever […]

Born to Cody & Calie McCool of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Lyla Noelle weighing 7 lbs 3oz, on September 10, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Riality Jack & Dennis Copenace of Morson, Ontario, a girl, Kenzie weighing 8 lbs 3oz, on September 9, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Kanise Oyemu – Letander of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Waabinesi Ruth weighing 6 lbs 12oz, on September 9, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Hailey McEvoy & Taylor Jorgenson of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Jaxson David Robert weighing 7 lbs 12oz, on September 7, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Kristin Allan & Tyler Johnson of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Kayce on September 4, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Micha & Tina Gerber of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Leon Noah weighing 8 lbs 5oz, on August 31, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.