It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Alice Louise Allan, 81, passed away on March 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
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The family of Margaret King, 67, of Rainy River, Ontario, are saddened to announce her passing on March 18, 2025, at Rainy River Hospital. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Phyllis Rae Kivari, longtime resident of Castlegreen Co-operative and most recently Bethammi Nursing Home, started her heavenly journey on February 20, 2025, with her daughters by her side. Born on March 18, 1935, she was the first daughter of Benjamin and Lila (Shannon) Hadley. Phyl (who disliked the name “Phyllis”) […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Louise Pasechko announce her passing at La Verendrye Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 97. Mary was the eldest of two daughters, born to Effie and Mike Pasechko on August 31, 1927, at the Border Mill […]
The family of Isaac Prince announces his passing on March 10, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Isaac was born in Kenora on July 9, 1946, to Margaret Mosher (Prince) and Albert John Wilson. He is remembered by his sons Darren and Ian and daughters Tanya and Jennifer. Isaac also leaves behind […]
Wabshki-gonay-gahbahwiik Sadly, the family announces the passing of Agnes Spencer, 91, of Seine River First Nation on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances. Agnes was born March 11, 1934, in Couchiching First Nation to parents Ben and Madeline Johnson. She united in marriage to George […]
December 27, 1975 – March 8, 2025 The family of Marcella Spoon announce her sudden passing on March 8, 2025, in Seine River. Marcella was born in Fort Frances on December 27, 1975, to Monty Spoon and Lillian Copenace (nee Cochrane). Left to cherish her memory are her children Daryl, […]
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Katherine Anne Tucker on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Kathy passed away peacefully with family by her side. Family was very important to Kathy. She and her husband, Gib, spent many years watching their […]
Niigawnaagawbow With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Jason Yerxa, 50, of Big Island First Nation on March 5, 2025, at the Rainy River Hospital. Jason was born in Fort Frances on September 7, 1974, to parents Margaret and Wayne Yerxa. He grew up in the communities […]
A busy spring ahead for district people. The annual Ag Day takes place April 5, at the Chapple Rec Centre from 8:30 a.m – 4 p.m. Many keynote speakers will be available that day on a wide variety of topics. Luncheon is available for $10. More information to follow next […]
I seem to be embroiled in or witness to, I’m not sure which, a bit of a war going on in my community over short-term rentals (STRs), or what most of us call AirBnBs, much the way we called all snow machines “skidoos” in those early days of snow travel. […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Lenten Fish Fries will take place each Friday of Lent starting tomorrow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Available Each Friday from March 7-April 11. Pickup starts at 4 p.m. delivery at 4:30. Must order by 3 p.m. the Thursday before. For more information contact Barb at 807-276-1226. Pre […]
