It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elisabeth (Betty) Zimmerman of Emo, Ont., beloved wife of Michael Zimmerman, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Elisabeth was born on Dec. 14, 1929 in Diestedde, Germany. As a child and young […]

Many are applauding the Ontario government for being the first province to unveil a plan to sell recreational marijuana ahead of Ottawa’s promise to legalize the drug in Canada as of July 1, 2018. But while Ontario deserves kudos for being first out of the gate, along with unveiling legislation […]

DRENNAN-Born to Jessica Leepart and Cody Drennan, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Laynaa Dawn, weighing 6 lbs 8 oz, on September 8, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MATUS-Born to Jessica and Andrew Matus, of Red Deer, Alberta, a girl, Winnie Frances, weighing 7 lbs 5 oz on September 7, 2017.

BOILEAU-Born to Ashley and Danny, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Louis Don, weighing 9 lbs on September 6, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

BURKE-Born to Michelle Copenace and Taylor Burke, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, a boy, Sylas James, weighing 8 lbs 15 oz on September 5, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

KEWAKUNDO-Born to Espirit Friday and Yuma Kewakundo, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, weighing 8 lbs 6 oz on September 4, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Tkachuk announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born on Jan. 7, 1930 in Barwick, Ont. Dorothy was united in marriage to Mike Gurniak and together […]

The Muskies will host the Kenora Broncos in WHSFL action today (Sept. 15) at 3 p.m. at Muskie Field. Spectators welcome. The Fort Frances Lakers will host the English River Miners in pre-season action today (Sept. 15) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12. Season […]

Peter William Senyk passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by those who loved him, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Peter was born on June 11, 1954 to the late Erma and Anthony Senyk of Rainy River, Ont. Peter moved to Atikokan, Ont. shortly after his birth and later on […]

Peter William Senyk passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by those who loved him, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Peter was born on June 11, 1954 to the late Erma and Anthony Senyk of Rainy River, Ont. Peter moved to Atikokan, Ont. shortly after his birth and later on […]