Darren Andrew Richardson passed away at TBRHSC on Sunday, June 11, 2006, with family by his side, after a defiant battle against leukemia. He was born June 13, 1967 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. and moved to Thunder Bay in 1972. His main interests were city politics […]
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In loving memory of Benny Bertold Henry Geiger, 63, who passed away Friday, June 9, 2006 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Ben was born Oct. 23, 1942 in Thunder Bay, Ont. to Bertold and Sadie Geiger. He spent his early years in the Pinewood, Ont. area. […]
Carman Neilson passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006, with his family at his side, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Carman will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Louise (“Lou”); sons, Eric (Monique), Shawn (Bea), Tim (Natalie), and David; daughters, Kristen and Dinah; grandchildren, Jaret, […]
The family of Jack Walter McConnell announces his passing on June 3, 2006 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Jack was born Feb. 25, 1949 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Gordon and Violet (nee Brown) McConnell. He was united in marriage to Sandra (McCoy) on Feb. 8, 1969 and they […]
Mat Gamsby in the 3M car went low on the Emo Speedway track on Saturday evening to avoid Denny Trimble’s 66X car. Trimble spun out on the hot lap prior to the start of the heats. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Local firefighter Greg Allan spent some time on Thursday reading to several senior kindergarten students from Robert Moore and Donald Young schools who were part of the “Boys in Literacy” program this year. The program funds activities such as this one that bring in male role models to encourage reading […]
Parents looked on as several students from Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick took part in a potato sack race at the annual family barbecue held there Monday evening. The younger students also enjoyed face-painting, races, and games while the older students played baseball. —Submitted photo
The interior of Rainy Lake Veterinary Services sustained considerable damage Friday afternoon after a van from the parking lot accidentally drove into the front of the building. Crews were out to fix the damage within a few hours. —Crystal Green photo
Kassy Michl received her hat and diploma from her teacher, Angela Gibson, last Wednesday as part of the Fort Frances Nursery School’s graduation. She was one of more than 40 students who enjoyed the ceremony, barbecue, and magic show with their families at the Legion Park. —Crystal Green photo
Patricia Lang, president of Confederation College, and Jack McMaster, education director for the Rainy River District School Board, signed a corporate agreement yesterday to offer dual credits at Fort Frances High School that also will count towards their education at the college. Courses offering dual credits are expected to begin […]
After 43 years with the Town of Fort Frances, tax administrator Ed Katona retired as of June 6. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig shared a few words at Monday night’s council meeting to show the town’s appreciation for Katona’s excellent level of service over the decades in various areas of […]
Sight & Sound (5-2) will be looking to end their two-game losing streak when they travel to Big Island (2-5) this evening in Rainy River District Fastball League action. The Fort Frances-based squad has not won a game in June after starting the season with five-straight wins. And they find […]
