Millie Whitefield, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. She was born June 9, 1929 in Bergland, Ont. to Arvid and Julia Edberg. She was married to Reginald Whitefield on Aug. 22, 1947 and together they raised three children. […]
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Elmera Edna Ewen (Wood) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at the age of 83 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Edna was born in 1930 in Blue Township (Sleeman), Ont. to Joe and Katie (Marchuk) Wood. The eldest of nine children, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sherlie Jona Klaas announces her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Sherlie was born Oct. 8, 1943 in Esterhazy, Sask. to Gisli and Gertrude Anderson. She married Bob Klaas on Oct. 5, 1990. […]
On Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at the Emo Health Centre, with her family by her side, Mom peacefully passed away to be with the Lord. Lil was born Aug. 23, 1920 in Hamilton, Ont. to George and Annie Yuill. She spent her entire life in Rainy River District. On Feb. […]
Using taxpayers’ money for economic development is nothing new. The federal and provincial governments fund a myriad of grant programs and tax incentives. Here in Fort Frances, the town offers various incentives aimed at attracting businesses and spurring development—and even recruiting new physicians. District residents, meanwhile, help foot the bill […]
Staff Northwest Catholic District School Board administration is recommending trustees postpone indefinitely a decision on the future of Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. The school, which runs up to Grade 8, saw its enrolment drop to 13 students last year and has been in the process of […]
Joey Payeur Muskie boys’ hockey head coach Jamie Davis and team trainer Alyssa Vanderaa shared a warm beverage during the squad’s tea and bake sale Saturday at the Fort High cafeteria. About 100 people turned out for the annual event, which included door prizes and a penny table.
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. reports the watermain break on Front Street near the Emo Health Centre has been repaired and the boil-water advisory has been lifted. Water samples from the health centre have been analyzed and approved for drinking by the Northwestern Health Unit. Riverside would like […]
Heather Latter Students in Cynthia Donald’s Grade 4 class from Robert Moore School sang “My Hat It Has Three Corners” to residents at Rainycrest on Friday morning. They also performed two songs on their recorders and showcased two dances they had learned. After their little concert, the youngsters handed out […]
Millie Whitefield, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. She was born June 9, 1929 in Bergland, Ont. to Arvid and Julia Edberg. She was married to Reginald Whitefield on Aug. 22, 1947 and together they raised three children. […]
Evelyn Goldamer passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary to follow.
Heather Latter Jenaya DeBenetti, left, and Morgan Beckett worked together on building a water tower out of straws yesterday during Family Day activities hosted by Science North at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Science North team also offered four 30-minute shows in its indoor planetarium.
