It is with great sadness that the family of “Joey” Ossachuk, 84, of 707 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Joey was born Sept. 9, 1924 in Fort Frances to the late William and Mary […]
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Staff Fort Frances native Steve Arpin keeps moving up the leaderboard each week on the ARCA RE/MAX Series, with his best result to date coming yesterday with a 10th-place finish in the Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway, N.C. Veteran Ken Schrader dominated much of the race, but it was rookie […]
Duane Hicks While the forestry industry has been experiencing thousands of job layoffs and a reduction in orders for some time, and companies such as AbitibiBowater facing a long, complex financial restructuring to reduce its debt of more than $6 billion (U.S.), Ontario Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield said she’s […]
Peggy Revell Members of Chantelle Spuzak’s Dancemakers School of Dance performed a number inspired by Disney’s “Toy Story” during its 10th-annual recital Friday night at the Townshend Theatre. With “Wish Upon a Star” as the theme, dancers took to the stage both Thursday and Friday night with performances inspired by […]
Duane Hicks Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Jim Watson answered questions from regional delegates during Friday’s “bear pit” session at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association annual general meeting and conference, held at the Memorial Sports Centre here, as Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle looked on. Natural Resources minister […]
Mrs. Elsie Kruz, of Fort Frances, Ont., returned to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in her 72nd year. Faithful and loving wife of Kurt Kruz; loving mother of Lydia Ritchie and her husband, Anthony, of Ottawa, Ont., Heidi Kruz and her partner, […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Vivian Hoffman, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, April 16, 2009 in his home at Rainycrest. Ken was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Aug. 21, 1915 to the late Carrie and Reginald Hoffman. Remaining to cherish Ken’s […]
Joyce D. (Wolden) Asplund, 81, of Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Joyce was born Aug. 18, 1927 in Fort Frances to the late August and Macey Mertens. She worked at many different jobs throughout her life, and […]
Larry John Alton, 58, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday April 15, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Larry was born Oct. 12, 1950 to Jim and Ronnie Alton. At an early age, he moved to Thunder Bay, Ont. with his family, […]
Mitch Calvert Local residents Lori Green and Connee Badiuk will be putting their training to the ultimate test on Monday at the 113th running of the Boston Marathon. Badiuk, 47, qualified for the world-renowned run at last year’s Fargo Marathon—clocking a personal-best time of 4:00:58—while Green claimed a spot after […]
Duane Hicks As a follow-up to council voting against the contract to build the $4.7-million Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre earlier this week, the library board has called an emergency meeting for this coming Monday afternoon. “We’ve called a special board meeting Monday to find out where are […]
Staff Fort Frances native Steve Arpin is mingling with racing fans at “ThunderFest” today in Rockingham, N.C., but the real festivities will take place Sunday with the running of the 200-lap ARCA RE/MAX Series Carolina 200. Pole qualifying begins tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. (CDT), with the race set for noon […]
