Lucas Punkari Backers of the Fort Frances Curling Club’s bid for the “Kraft Celebration Tour” showed off their support Sunday afternoon ahead of the 24-hour online voting process that will take place starting at 11 a.m. this Friday (July 19). If their bid prevails over one from Dryden, the local […]
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Sarah Pruys The detached part of the Mid-Town Motel was demolished on Wednesday, although the main part of the building is still open for business. The demolished section was previously known as White’s Motel in the 1970s.
Heather Latter Star Martin, centre, along with the rest of the members from last week’s “Gleek Week” camp, performed in a finale concert entitled “Spread the Love” at the Townshend Theatre on Friday evening. Directed by Renée Martin-Brown and choreographed by Trevor Barker, a total of 47 performers took to […]
Lucas Punkari Lindsay Bourre was forced to watch as the rest of the field raced by after she spun out in the early stages of the WISSOTA Modified feature at the Emo Speedway on Saturday night. Bourre got back underway moments later but wound up finishing the race in eighth […]
Dear Mike: The committee of the Mill Quarter Century Oldtimers Club (Mill QCOC) is happy to report a very successful first-annual dinner held at the Canadian Legion, with the Auxiliary Br. #29 catering. The meal was thoroughly enjoyed—and tasted even better with the rekindling of friendships and camaraderie with fellow […]
Hi Mike: As a proud lifetime member of the Fort Frances Curling Club, I encourage all residents of our town, and indeed the Rainy River District, to support the club’s bid in the “Kraft Celebration Tour.” Fort Frances is matched against Dryden, with the winner receiving $25,000, a live broadcast […]
Joseph James Kellar, 19, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Fort Frances, Ont. Joseph was predeceased by his birth father, Delbert “Bud” Kellar; his birth mother, Patricia Cupp; his grandmother-in-law, Roseanne Leonard; his adoptive grandfather, Clifford S. McLeod; his adoptive grandmother, Betty Kellar; and by a woman […]
Irwin Morphet, 85, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Emo Health Centre. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, with Rev. Frances Flook officiating. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences […]
Eunice Margaret Persson, of Whitehorse, Yukon, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was born June 10, 1934 to Margareta and Alfred Persson in Tovell, Ont. Eunice was predeceased by her parents; brother, Milton; half-sisters, Olga Hahr and Astrid Fairnington; and half-brothers, Bertil, Albin, Edwin, Lennard, and Elmer. She is […]
Nicholas (Nick) Samuel Kantos, 75, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his home. Nick was born July 20, 1937 in Chisholm, Mn. He grew up in Hibbing, Mn. and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1955. He then attended Bemidji State University and completed graduate […]
A memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Paul Turewich, who passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Fort Frances, Ont., with Fr. Francis Pudicherry officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend. […]
Shawn Joseph Douglas, 50, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was born April 9, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his parents, Fern and Sterling; siblings, Pat Hall (Linda), Sandy Hall, Stephen (Kim), Margaret Kangas (Juha), and Bill (Shelley). Cremation has taken […]
