WOLANICKI-FORSTER–Born to Sean Forster and Allison Wolanicki, of Rainy River, Ont., a boy, Parker Brent, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on December 17, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Our New Year dawned as the great white north after some 15 inches of drifting snow turned our world into a winter wonderland. Waking on Monday morning, the CBC announcer let all of Ontario know that Fort Frances was the desperately cold spot of the province. When the sun rose, […]
With the end of a busy 2010 and a quiet holiday now behind us, my focus is shifting to 2011 and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead in Ottawa. One thing is for certain, it will be a busy year. There are some large issues that likely are to dominate […]
In our first year of marriage, we rented a fully-furnished house in western Pennsylvania. The people who lived there were on sabbatical, and we felt very fortunate. It was great to use their furniture. But still, there was a downside. The couple had taken only their clothes. As a result, […]
Christine Hampton Dear editor: Please accept this as an open letter to the Town of Fort Frances. During the Christmas holidays, I visited the downtown on a number of occasions but was very disappointed with the town’s snow removal efforts. Although Scott Street had lots of available parking, it was […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Troy Clugston, 38, on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. Troy was born and raised in Owen Sound, Ont. and attended the University of Guelph, where he graduated in 1995 with honours with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. In […]
Mr. Herman Loveday, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at home. Herman was born June 23, 1926 in Saskatchewan to Charles and Lily Loveday. He moved with his family to Kingsford Township, Ont. at an early age, where he grew up and attended school. On Oct. 6, […]
William Adam Madill, 84, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2011 peacefully at home in Duluth, Mn. He was born Oct. 11, 1926 to William and Ann (Handjik) Madill in Rainy River, Ont. William served in the U.S. Army during WWII, earning his American citizenship. He married Olga Zeleny on April […]
Clifford Crawford passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held in the spring, with a complete obituary to follow.
James William “Jim” Carmody, 70, of Devlin, Ont., passed away peacefully, with his loving wife at his side, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born Aug. 16, 1940 in Fort Frances to Lloyd and […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Bert Booth, 98, of Atikokan, Ont. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at the Atikokan General Hospital. Bert was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Lincolnshire, England to the late Thomas and Emma Booth. He immigrated to Canada in 1927 […]
Peter Gardiman Sr. passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Peter was born Jan. 11, 1936 in Pravisdomini, Pordenone, Italy. He came to Canada in 1954, settling in Atikokan and taking work with Steep Rock Iron Mines until its closing in 1980. He […]
