Jack Miller passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. He was born in 1930 in Saskatchewan to Mary and Joseph Miller. He grew up in a large family and worked on the farm. They moved to the Rainy River District during the “Dirty […]
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Christoph Alexander von Niebelschütz passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 with his three children at his side. He was 87 years old. His life spanned nine decades over two continents, and he touched the lives of many along the […]
It was great to see the “I Am Awesome (And I Know It!)” self-esteem and empowerment retreat for young women being named a grand-prize winner in the Aviva Community Fund competition. It certainly indicates the importance of Renée Martin-Brown’s efforts to create and stage a weekend where girls’ aged 10-14 […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Christoph von Niebelschütz, 87, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A complete obituary to follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
It is with deep sadness that the family of Phyllis Bedard announces her passing, at the age of 93, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with family by her side. Phyllis was born March 15, 1920 in St. Catharines, Ont. She later […]
She was born on November 22, 1940 in International Falls, MN to Clifford and Evelyn Wagner. She spent her early years in the Falls before completing High School in Crookston. Fate intervened shortly after her graduation when she ran into the back of Derald’s car. This led to the exchange […]
Phyllis Bedard passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Beverly McCool, 73, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
One of my pleasures in life is coffee! Sipping by myself . . . a cup by my keyboard when I’m writing . . . afternoon coffee and cookies with friends. . . . And I often try to have coffee with my daughter. I say “try to” because it […]
The steam continues to rise from the Resolute kraft mill in Fort Frances. The steam still pours through the vents above the paper machines today. But most workers still employed in the Resolute mill at Fort Frances have received termination notices. The company has committed to keeping the heat in […]
Did you tune in to the Golden Globes a week ago Sunday? I would like to hear you say a resounding no. But sadly, some of you, like me, have weak minds and I tuned in—but only until Jacqueline Bisset’s long, drawn-out who-me speech had me wanting to kick in […]
The next few weeks are going to be fun for me. After spending three long days driving over the past weekend, I finally made it down to Florida to do some fishing and prepare for the first FLW Tour bass tournament of the year at Lake Okeechobee. After planning and […]







