courtesy of Myrna Kranyk-Cooper Times’ reporter Duane Hicks got a ’flu shot from public health nurse Sandra Krikke during a walk-in clinic last Thursday at the Northwestern Health Unit here. The public is urged to get their shot either from the health unit or one of the other local health-care […]
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Dave Ogilvie Rainy River Resources held an open house at the Emo Legion last Thursday, which included information about the studies the company has done, the various steps in the procedure of exploring, and its plans for the coming years. Staff also were available to answer questions and discuss the […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ forwards Merritt Rysavy, left, and Davis Smith left Matt Kaarela of the Thunder Bay North Stars with no place to go Thursday night at the Ice For Kids Arena during the hosts’ 5-1 victory in SIJHL action.
It’s comforting to see the issue of mental illness no longer lurks in the shadow of society, and that there’s now a concerted effort to better ensure the mental wellness of young people. The estimation that one-in-five students will suffer a significant mental health problem or disorder over the course […]
Therese Jolicoeur (nee Cote), 83 years young of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Rainy River Health Centre on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Therese was born in St. Lina, Alta. on June 12, 1929 to Victor and Exilda Cote. She was united […]
We announce with profound sorrow that on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, Walter Andrusco passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mourning his passing are his three children, Leda (Freddie) Beck, Billy (Karen) Andrusco, and Julie Andrusco; grandchildren, Mary Ann (Joe) King, Sarah Andrusco, Jennefer (Udi) […]
It is with deepest sorrow that the family announces the passing of Dora Boudreau (nee Fournier) on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 at the age of 103. Dora was born Aug. 8, 1909 in Nova Scotia. At an early age, her family moved to the north shore of New Brunswick. Then […]
Stanley (“Bert”) Livingston passed away peacefully at the Thompson General Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012 at the age of 66. Bert was born Nov. 28, 1945 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Helen and Irvin Livingston. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol (Eldridge); three daughters, Wendy […]
It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Lyle Harold Plumridge of Fort Frances, Ont. on Nov 8, 2012. Lyle was born June 16, 1957 in Atikokan, Ont. to Joseph and Maxine Plumridge. He moved with his family to Fort Frances in 1965. Lyle attended Fort […]
Clarice (Boo) Peterson, 88, of 1107 River Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. She will be sorely missed by family, friends, and the many charities to which she generously contributed. Boo was a joyful person, […]
Dear editor: A huge thumbs up from the people of Namibia, Africa—through “Bicycles for Humanity Thunder Bay”—to all of the people involved in both the gathering and the donating of all the bikes delivered to Thunder Bay last week. Through the generosity of the people of Fort Frances and the […]
