Irene was born on January 18, 1932, to Margaret and Paul Paulson and raised in Spohn 3 Township with her sister Alice. It is with profound sadness that the family of Irene Baranowski (nee Paulson) announce her passing on January 22, 2025, at the age of 93. As a teenager […]

Joseph Henry Caouette, resident of Atikokan, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the Atikokan General Hospital, Extended Care Wing, with family and loved ones by his side, January 23, 2025, at the age of 69. Henry was born in Baudette, Minnesota, and spent his childhood and teenage years in Rainy River […]

The family of Robert Chabot, 77, is saddened to announce his passing, on January 23, 2025, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Full obituary to follow.Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Sadly the family announces the passing of Beverly Edna Collett (nee Smart), age 78, on January 21, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital Fort Frances, Ont. A complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.

Noshkii Bines It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nathan Edwin Jack (Noshkii Bines), born on April 29, 1984, who tragically left us at the age of 40 on January 20, 2025. A beloved son, husband, brother, father, nephew, uncle, and cousin, Nathan was truly one […]

April 1942 – January 2025 The family of Gary Linquist Sr. (Skinny) are saddened to announce his passing at Bethammi Nursing Home on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82. His childhood was mostly spent in Devlin on the family farm, working and enjoying sports. As a young […]

September 11, 1952 – January 23, 2025 Judith Mae McCoy (Iverson/Keeler), 72, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with her loving husband and children by her side. Born September 11, 1952, in Winnipeg, Man., to William (Bill) and Cora Iverson. Judith […]

Evelyn was born in Tovell Township and lived her youth on the family farm in Stratton, Ontario. With sadness, we announce the passing of Evelyn St. John (Oien) on Jan. 11, 2025, in Beaumont, California. Born on February 12, 1928, Mom had many adventures in her youth, working on the […]

It is with great sadness the family of Marilyn Venerus (nee Shortreed) announce her passing, November 19, 1950 – January 21, 2025. With her family by her side, Marilyn will be fondly remembered by her two daughters Shannon Venerus-Brown (Marc) and Melisa Wilson (Tylar); grandchildren Cody Brown, Carter Brown (Jerrica) […]

We are going to the polls on February 27 to elect a provincial government. Why, might someone ask? Additionally, why is the election set for a Thursday? The last question is easier to answer. The legislation states that the provincial elections shall be held on the fifth Thursday after the […]

Lincoln Dunn, long-time resident of the Rainy River District and also long time employee of the Fort Frances Times, bid farewell last Friday (January 24). His connection to the Times is what I’ll definitely miss, as will other employees of the Times. Lincoln had been the general manager for five […]

Everyone who gardens, enjoys receiving tips and tricks to make the job of gardening a little bit easier. I offer these tips, all of which I have tried and used in my own garden with many being part of my everyday regime. My two favourites are the first tip about […]