Kenneth “Ken” Joseph Harrison passed away peacefully, with friends by his side, on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene Rita, in 1973; his second wife, Irene Naturkach, in 2010; and his son, Dane, in 1973. Ken […]
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On April 22, 2013, after a long and heroic battle at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont., Sydney Henry Alfred Wall, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 70. Born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Jan. 4, 1943, […]
William “Bill” teRaa, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Emo long-term care facilty in Emo, Ont. Bill was born Feb. 9, 1920 in Borculo, The Netherlands to Arend Jan and Alieda teRaa (nee Kaemingh). He was the eldest of nine (two sisters […]
Rick Barefoot, of Vernon, B.C., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Irene Skirten. Surrounded by her children, Irene, 94, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was born April 15, 1919 on the Shaw farm in Gilbert Plains, Man. to Richard and Elizabeth […]
Margaret “Muggins” George passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at the age of 93, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Born Margaret Pollard, Muggins was born Jan. 19, 1920 in Hurkett, Ont. but spent most of her childhood and adult life on Rainy Lake. It was there that […]
Joan Allison, 80, of 525 Scott St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Nov. 28, 1932 in The Pas, Man. to the late Ernie and Lillian Barr. Joan was […]
Dear editor: With Ontario committing itself to the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), the ELA Support Group thanks Premier Kathleen Wynne. She has done the right thing. The group also thanks the following: •Diane Orihel, who inspired us to work hard and not give up; •friends and neighbours, especially Elder Nancy […]
Sniff . . . sniff. Smell that? Yes, spring finally is in the air but what’s really wafting about these days is the distinct odour of an impending provincial election. Fort Frances Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft said he definitely picked up that vibe at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s annual meeting […]
