Elizabeth (Betty) P. Newman died peacefully on August 15, 2007 at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. with her family at her bedside. Betty was 82 years of age. She was born on June 4, 1925 to Robert (Doc) and Gladys Tett and was raised in rural Saskatchewan. Upon […]
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June Kowalchuk had her hearing aid adjusted by audiologist Brenda Tullio during a come-and-go tea at The Ear Clinic yesterday. Tullio’s business, located at 261 Scott St., was celebrating its first anniversary. —Amanda Roy photo
Registration forms are now out for the fifth-annual “Ride for Memories,” which will see motorcyclists raise money for the local Alzheimer Society on Saturday, Sept. 8. Not only are the forms available at local businesses—including the Super 8, The Place, La Place Rendez-Vous, and the Adventure Inn—but also at […]
Voyageurs National Park is offering a weekend of special programs this Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 18-19) to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the lakes. Many programs are free of charge, but reservations are encouraged. Events on Saturday include the North Canoe Voyage on Kabetogama Lakefrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. […]
NDP Leader Howard Hampton announced earlier this week the first step in his plan to reverse four years of Dalton McGuinty ignoring cash-strapped municipalities and the priorities of Ontario’s hard-pressed municipal property taxpayers. Hampton said the NDP will deliver needed relief by uploading downloaded court security costs. The plan […]
The Atikokan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their involvement this year in the Atikokan Bass Classic 20th anniversary. In conjunction with the bass tourney, the Chamber is hosting the “Celebrate the North Festival” this week (Aug. 13-17). Atikokan Bass Classic competitor’s weigh-in Friday and Saturday […]
DEGRECHIE–Born to Adam DeGrechie and Jenny Vargas, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Alexzander Adam Joseph, weighing 9 lbs. on August 8, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
DEGAGNE–Born to Sherry Wood and Chris DeGagne, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Nolan Christopher, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. on August 8, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
WEBB–Born to Mike and Rebecca, nee Spencer, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Griffi n Quinn, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. on August 7, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
SPUZAK–Born to Anthony and Rachel, nee Bruyere, of couchiching FNT, Ont., a boy, Kyler Smallie Dean, weighing 7lbs. 15 oz. on August 5, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
ROBINSON–Born to Darren and Nicole, nee McDonald, of Devlin, Ont., a girl, Cathryn Marie, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. on August 3, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
