I was in line at a small grocery store the other day and the woman in front of me was struggling to retrieve money from her purse. Her fingers weren’t co-operating and she appeared to be rushing, which intensified her struggle. The two check-out teenagers looked at me apologetically and […]

With heavy hearts we sadly announce the passing of Dennis (“Archie”) Livingstone, after a long and courageous battle with illness, on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 with his family by his side. Archie, as he was known by his many friends, was born to Bertha and Arthur Livingstone on March 2, […]

It is with deep sorrow that the Frenette family announces the unexpected passing of a much-loved brother, James (Jim) Frenette of Fort Frances, Ont. Jim passed away on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at home at 905 Smith Ave., where he had lived for many years. Jim will be missed a […]

Lori Ann McLean passed away peacefully, surrounded with love, on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on May 7, 1966 in Edmonton, Alta. Lori was an amazing woman who fought the good fight throughout her life. She was a warrior in […]

“Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad. It’s the middle that counts.” An integral part of our family circle is missing; and it will never be the same again. With unparalleled sorrow, we must inform friends and family that Katherine Laurie Broski (McLeod) passed away very suddenly on Thursday, […]

DODGE-Born to Nicole Gray and Chris Dodge, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Declan William Christopher, weighing 9 lbs 13 oz on August 2, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

ROMANIUK-Born to Chayla Gardiman and Lucas Romaniuk, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Kingston Beau, weighing 9 lbs 3 oz on August 2, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

JOHNSON-Born to Toni Collins and Jeremy Johnson, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ontario, a girl, Charlotte Ann Marie Rose, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz on August 1, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

CALDER-Born to Erika Jourdain and Cole Calder, of Couchiching First Nation, Ontario, a boy, Henry George, weighing 9 lbs 5 oz on August 1, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MORRISSEAU-Born to Kaytilyn Black and Kenneth Morrisseau, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Luna Mary Kennedy, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz on July 30, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Kathy Broski announces her sudden passing on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Riverview United Church in Atikokan, Ont. […]