Alfred and Marie Veran and family sorrowfully announce the unexpected passing of their youngest and much-loved son, Danny Lee Veran, on Dec. 15, 2011 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Dan was born Feb. 20, 1971 in Atikokan, Ont. He spent his early life in Atikokan and Bears Pass. He had a […]
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It is with sadness that the family of Evelyn Grace “Pat” Kozik, 86, of 1101 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Pat was born April 21, 1925 in Halifax, N.S. to the late John […]
Surrounded by his family, it is with great sadness that they announce the passing of Howard Heimo Ilkka Honka, 74, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Howard was born July 8, 1937 in Port Arthur, Ont. He had worked […]
Doris Danielson passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, 2011. She was born on the family farm on April 5, 1927 to Ed and Mabel Saville. She went to school in Pine Grove and later in Dryden, Ont. After World War II, she married George Danielson of Eagle River. For a […]
We, the family of Frank Izzard of Quesnel, B.C., regret to announce his passing on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. Frank was an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved spending time outdoors. He always was willing to share his stories and tall tales of his many adventures with anyone who would […]
Staff With January being “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts has lined up several activities here you’ll want to mark on your calendar. First, a free virtual dementia tour will be held next Wednesday (Jan. 11) at Super 8 Motel. The tour is a hands-on, experiential […]
Staff Sixty-five people of all ages helped to raise more than $12,000 during this year’s “Polar Plunge” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club, with 50 of them brave enough to jump into the icy waters of Sand Bay in front of a crowd of spectators on New Year’s Day. “It […]
Heather Latter Maighyn DeGagne, left, Kassidy LeDrew, and Danielle Hammond braved the icy waters Sunday afternoon as they participated in the annual “Polar Plunge,” bringing in $1,023 for Dancemakers School of Dance. More than $12,000 was raised in all by 65 participants.
Peggy Revell Kiwanians Robin Wright, left, and Gary Rogozinski kicked off the new year this morning by pulling out the winning ticket for the local club’s “Trip of the Month” draw. This month’s winner was Larry Indian, who won a trip to England worth $4,520. Next month’s draw is a […]
