SIMMONS–Born to Robert and April, nee Siemens of Emo, Ont., a boy, Zackary Robert, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. on January 5, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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The annual “Ice Box Days” bonspiel hits the ice at the Fort Frances Curling Club starting tomorrow with one of the biggest fields ever in its 11-year history. Some 36 rinks, including many from this side of the border, are set to compete. Lorne Jackson of Fort Frances is the […]
Students at Huffman School here were treated to a special screening of a safety video for children on Monday. The “Smart Kids” video was provided to more than 3,700 elementary schools across Ontario this fall. The video is divided into four sections dealing with home smarts, school smarts, street smarts, […]
A local committee is working on resurrecting a winter carnival here, and is looking for ideas, volunteers, and funds to make it a reality. “Wild” Bill O’Leary, Geoff Gillon of the Rainy River Future Development Corp., Doug Cain, and other community members met at the Civic Centre last night to […]
Gather those pennies! The Kenora-Rainy River branch of the Alzheimer Society will be holding its “Penny for your thoughts” weigh-in on Jan. 21-22 at Auto Parts International here. Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the local Alzheimer Society, said the business (located on King’s Highway next North American Lumber) has volunteered […]
(1927-2005) Steve lived his life to the fullest . . . and did it his way. Steve Lenart, formerly of Windsor, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Jan. 11, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Marilyn, of Fort Frances, Ont.; daughter, […]
On Dec. 29, 2004, Fred passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital, with his family by his side, at the age of 73. Fred is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Julia; his step-mother, Alma Volk; sons, Larry (Liz) and Eugene (Krys); daughters, Patty (Ron) Meunier, […]
After a courageous battle, Steve Onichuk passed away peacefully at the CLSC CHSLD Champagnat on Jan. 6, 2005. Best friend of Réal St-Pierre. He is survived by his sisters, Lena Mercure and Nettie (Kenneth Walker); sister-in-law, Ann Onichuk; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held […]
Leonard Dickenson Melville, 83, of Sun City, Ariz,, passed away Jan. 1, 2005. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Bemidji, Mn. at a date to be scheduled in late spring. Leonard was born in Bemidji on Oct. 13, 1921 to Leonard “Dick” Melville and Evelyn […]
It is with great sorrow the family announces the passing of John (Jack) McCutcheon in Vernon, B.C. on Jan. 2, 2005. He leaves behind his son, Kenneth of Thunder Bay, Ont., and daughters, Loretta, Dawn, Tracy, and Laura of British Columbia; brothers, Donald of Vernon, B.C., Kenneth James of Thunder […]
The recent earthquake and resulting tsunamis in South Asia has prompted an unprecedented amount of support and aid from around the world, and Fort Frances is no exception. Local artist Wayne Yerxa has teamed up with Connie Cuthbertson, owner of Northwoods Gallery and Gifts here, to donate one of his […]
