When I was 19, I returned home for summer break from university. Mom (who worked in education and had summer breaks off too) and I were watching a movie based on the work of Indigenous American author Sherman Alexie. In one scene, the main character recalls a childhood Christmas. His […]
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Did you know? It’s National Poison Prevention Week! In Canada, medications continue to be the leading cause of calls to “poison centres” for people of all ages. While these medications are designed to help us, they are only safe when used exactly as directed. This week, take a few minutes […]
The book Braiding Sweetgrass sits on my shelf, always at the ready. I often pull it down and open it to randomly read any passage that appears on the page. It is that kind of book. I also have the audiobook version, on which Robin Wall Kimmerer’s voice calms any […]
Is the daylily the perfect perennial? They can grow in a wide range of soil and light conditions, have few insect problems, can tolerate drier conditions, and come in hundreds of varieties. Daylilies can be planted in a variety of landscape settings – positioned to make wonderful background plantings, naturalized […]
“Mizhakii Binesii” Mooz Ndootem June 10, 1948 – March 13, 2026 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Richard David Green of Shoal Lake #40. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the La […]
Joe Kliner passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 13, 2026, at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol; parents Henry and Mary Kliner; brothers Robert, Adolph (Ed) and sister Lillian. He is survived by his children Lynne-Marie (Kelly) Lampi, Bonnie (Ed) […]
Kelly Lynn Major, a member of Rainy River First Nations and the Bear Clan, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, surrounded by her children and family at the age of 43. Kelly was born on December 24, 1982, in Manitou Rapids 11, Ontario, to Marilyn Major […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvio Joseph Marcel “Syl” Turcotte on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at La Vérendrye Hospital at the age of 89. With his loving family by his side, Syl passed away peacefully. Syl was born on December 21, 1936, in Morris, […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Public Library is hosting a March Break Pokemon Tournament. Kids of all ages welcome. Friday March 20, starting at 1 p.m. win prize packs have fun playing with others. No registration required. Decks can be provided by the library if you don’t have one. Basic […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Lakers are hosting a Hockey Fights Cancer night for their final game of the year on Friday, March 13 against the Ironwood Lumberjacks at 7:15 p.m. The Lakers will be wearing special Uniforms sponsored by Safeway Fort Frances and raising funds for the Lights, Camera, […]
The family of Robert (Bob) Frederick Hamilton Dakin announce his passing on March 3, 2026, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Bob was born February 2, 1947, in Westmount, Quebec, and was adopted by Ken and Grace (née Hamilton) Dakin. He grew up in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, and later moved to St. […]
May 13, 1949 – Feb. 17, 2026 The family of Glenn Harold Johnson is saddened to announce his passing on Feb. 17, 2026, in Prince George, B.C., at the age of 76. Glenn was born in Rainy River and grew up on the family farm in Morson, Ont., where he […]
