Charles “Chuck” Hall passed away peacefully at the Georgian Bay General Hospital, Penetanguishene, Ont. on Friday, June 24, 2011, at the age of 90. Chuck lived in Midland, and was the beloved husband of Sheila McKelvie. He also was the loving father of Gordon Hall and wife, Terry, of St. […]
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Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, Marie Luchka passed in her 87th year. She is survived by her husband, Norman; son, Raymond; grandchildren, Dustin and Allison; sister, Mary,; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Maria and Jean LaFlamme; sisters, […]
Lucas Punkari Having resigned three players from last season’s squad, the Fort Frances Lakers have added a fresh face to their roster for the upcoming SIJHL season. The team announced yesterday that they had signed forward Payton Ruter for the 2011/12 campaign. as the native of Spicer, Minn. joins returning […]
Staff A total of $37,500 in funding from the Moffat Family Fund was given out to nine community groups at yesterday evening’s Town of Fort Frances council meeting. “It gives the Town of Fort Frances great pleasure to hand out these cheques this evening, on behalf of the Winnipeg Foundation’s […]
Press Release The visitor restriction at Rainycrest Long Term Care has been lifted, effective immediately. Although the restriction is lifted, the public is encouraged to use precautions when visiting at Rainycrest. The public should not visit patients at Rainycrest if they have any flu-like symptoms, including: cough, fever, runny nose, […]
Press Release Family and Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services are pleased to announce their official amalgamation. As of July 1, 2011, the new agency will become Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services. “The public and people we serve will not […]
Press Release Riverside Foundation Canada Day Cash Lottery is 90 percent sold out. There is only a short time left to get your ticket before we give away $10,000 cash to one lucky winner at the fireworks on July 1. Tickets are $20 each, three for $50 or 7 for […]
Given the news recently, it is obvious that all too frequently corporations either accidentally or by design have failed to act properly. This has jeopardized the entire financial community and the total economy. Investment is crucial for the economy to function correctly. What is needed clearly is a strong board […]
Heather Latter Wendy Judson (Barbara Seville), left, Chelsea Carlson (Eilleen Dover), Joleen Hogan (Jessica James), and Jenna Nowak (Carrie O’Key) portrayed saloon dancers in “Taming the Wild, Wild West in a Dress” presented by Fort Frances Little Theatre over the weekend. The comedic play, being staged at Cornell Farm on […]
Submitted This peregrine falcon was spotted this past July 20 perched at AbitibiBowater kraft mill by local resident, Kevin Marusyk, who was able to capture the rare bird of prey with his camera. The birds are considered a species at risk provincially and federally, decades after the species’ population collapse […]
Peggy Revell On behalf of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron, Oryn Albanese accepted a cheque for $3,000 from Mayor Roy Avis during yesterday evening’s council meeting. The town presented a total of $37,500 in funding to nine different community groups on behalf of the Moffat Family Fund.
It is with great sadness that the family of Merle Daniel Perreault, age 63, of Couchiching First Nation announce his passing on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Heart Institute in Ottawa, Ontario. He was born Sept. 21, 1947 in Fort Frances, Ontario, and raised in Couchiching First Nation. In […]
