EVENTS CALENDAR The Friends of the library annual book sale will take place on Saturday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Cash only, bring your own bags. The library is now accepting book donations for the sale, no textbooks, encyclopedias or musty/damaged […]
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Spring is well underway, and you know what that means … rhubarb! I love rhubarb and for good reason. Rhubarb has a deep history, stretching back much further in time than the expansive rhubarb plot of my childhood. The stalks were used for medicinal purposes by the Chinese for thousands […]
We have lived through a Quebec referendum to separate from Canada. The Bloc Quebecois that sits in Ottawa main purpose is to play the role of a spoiled child seeking every advantage over its siblings. It hangs the threat of another separation attempt. Alberta following the last election when its […]
The sometimes self-serving and often-controversial original Toronto Maple Leafs owner indulged himself 60 years ago by donating a trophy in his own name, for the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Conn Smythe’s dream came true — his name would live in perpetuity. He once told his son […]
Volunteer Auxiliaries across the district support Emo Health Centre, La Verendrye General Hospital, Rainy River Health Centre and Rainycrest Long Term Care. For decades, hundreds of dedicated members have offered their time and talents to improve health care in their facility. The prime mission of each of the Auxiliaries is […]
I don’t know of one person that isn’t mesmerized when they see a hummingbird and you can increase visits from the petite hummingbird by planting a few of their favourite sources of nectar in your yard. Hummingbirds use flower nectar as their food source and like butterflies and bees, they […]
So, our long weekend in May is coming to a close. It certainly wasn’t a warm weekend but it wasn’t wet either. The weather worked in my favour as I had many jobs to do that required me being inside. I managed to tackle the jobs that were the most […]
Arthur Herbert Cross, 74, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence, Rainycrest Home for the Aged. He was born September 21, 1950, in Fort Frances to the late Art and Corinne Cross. He lived all of his life in Fort Frances. Art joined Sea Cadets in the 60’s […]
Elly Mae (Elly) has gone home to her Lord and Saviour on May 14, 2025. Ellen was born on July 29, 1942, to Harold and Gertrude Pocock in Winnipeg, Manitoba. When Ellen was 10 or 11 years of age, the family moved to Fort Frances, where she attended Robert Moore […]
It is with great sadness the family of Gregory Micheal Douglas Maki Jr. (Greg) born June 2, 1994, announce his sudden passing in Fort Frances on May 11, 2025. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario
Penny O’Leary (Jodoin) passed away at 3pm on May 18, 2025, in LaVerendrye hospital at the age of 72. She left us peacefully after being surrounded by family. She appreciated and benefited from the wonderful attention and care she received from the staff and doctors. She will be missed every […]
