Local teenager Carissa Copenace resembles her Anishinaabe name “Nigaan-niga-bawik,” which means female leader—seamlessly. A born leader she is. Copenace, 16, just returned home from the National Aboriginal Role Models (NARMP) award ceremony in Ottawa, where she was appointed as a role model for aboriginal youth. The Copenace family (Carissa […]
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“Yearn to understand first and to be understood second.” Well, Ms. Beca Lewis Allen, I keep trying to get my husband to take this advice, but he’s not getting it. Though I’ll admit I’m not following my own counsel— as I yearn to be understood and to understand second. It’s […]
Those unconvinced of the calibre of hockey the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres will be playing this upcoming season, take notice. In this year’s NHL draft, a whopping three picks were made from CJAHL leagues in the first round—two from the BCHL, including third overall pick Kyle Turris, and one from […]
Headed west to witness their daughter being married at the Calgary zoo on June 22 were the Jesse Dougherys of Westfort (Thunder Bay), whom I met at lunch in McDonald’s here. They were quite thrilled with the arrangements. Among attractions out there is a screen at the altar bearing many […]
When I was a girl, family picnics, end-of-school picnics, and special outings with friends all were held at Whetstone Gulf. There we were among the tall pines eating watermelon, playing tag, and roasting hotdogs. You almost had to look straight up to see the sun. Then after lunch, we were […]
Peace, order, and good government are the premise upon which Confederation took place in Canada. This Sunday will mark the 140th anniversary of the Confederation Act of 1867. And for those 140 years, governments of Canada have used those words as a basis in which to govern. Often, as various […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Allan Cann announces his passing on Sunday June 24, 2007 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Allan was born Dec. 16, 1936 in Emo to Leslie and Myrtle Cann. He lived in the Emo area all of his life. […]
With his family by his side, Jim Kennedy peacefully went home to be with the Lord at the age of 77 years on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Jim was born June 18, 1929 in Burriss Township to the late Ed and Bertha Kennedy. For enjoyment, Jim spent summers camping with […]
Adrienne Nicole Brown was born Oct. 5, 1982 in Fort Frances, Ont. in the Rainy River District, the eldest daughter of Howard and Audrey (nee Atatise) Brown. Adrienne lived and attended school in Lac La Croix First Nation. Adrienne is survived by her three precious children, Jordan Garcia, Tatum Sierra, […]
Kathleen Joanne Roach, 68, of 1131 Church St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at home in the early-morning hours of Saturday, June 16, 2007. Kathleen was born June 25, 1938 to Emeric (Pete) and Marie Klyne. She was born and raised in Fort Frances, where she lived her entire lifetime. […]
Peacefully, with family at her side, Marianne Delphine Gagné ended her life’s journey on Saturday evening, June 23, 2007 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born in Fort Frances on July 5, 1913, Marianne lived her entire life here. She attended St. Mary’s School and Fort Frances High […]
Jack Easton, 67, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Thursday, June 21, 2007 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. John Blair (Jack) Easton was born in Fort Frances on Oct. 13, 1939 to Stewart and Ila Easton. He was […]
