A family fun walk at Robert Moore School on Thursday morning was the first local step for the six-week “Summer Active 2002” initiative—a nationwide program aiming to “move millions.” About 60 students made the walk, which starting at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. “Everything turned out great,” said Elaine […]
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Canadians were called to action Thursday morning as Paul Kells, founder of the national Safe Communities Foundation, committed to having 500 nationally-designated “safe communities” in Canada by 2007. Kells was speaking before delegates from 33 countries here at the 11th International and Fifth National Conference on Safe Communities—an initiative of […]
The family of Lloyd “Bud” Stinson regretfully announces his passing on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bud was born May 30, 1920 in Fort Frances, Ont. He attended both elementary and high school in Fort Frances. On Aug. 28, 1943, he married Vergil Riley. Together, […]
Marion Scott Alexander, nee Witherspoon, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2002. Marion was born on the family farm in Burriss, Ont. on Aug. 29, 1918 to Christina and James Witherspoon. She attended and graduated from the Burriss Consolidated School, achieving Grade 12. Marion […]
Mr. Elmer Terry Holborn, 86, a resident of Westmount Hospital, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 16, 2002, with his family at his side. Born in East Flamborough Township, he was the son of the late William and Sarah Holborn. He is survived by two brothers, William Ross (Alice) Holborn […]
Mary Lepinsky passed away in her sleep Jan. 5, 2002 at Pinewood Court Home for the Aged in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 93. She was born Oct. 18, 1908 in the western Ukraine. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and brother, John, arriving in Fort Frances […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the loss of our very special father, Eugene Julius “Gene” Beck, who passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Gene was born in Saskatchewan to Henry Beck and Annie Nukonoshow on Sept. 29, 1923. He […]
It is with sadness the family announces the loss of Mary “Jennie” Nastor, who passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Jennie was born in Saskatchewan to Henry and Annie Nukonoshow on Oct. 22, 1907. She was married to Peter Nastor. […]
In loving memory of Lorna Jarvis, 80, of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Lorna was born Dec. 29, 1921 in Zealandia, Sask. to William and Martha Woodcock. She moved as a teenager to the Rainy River area, […]
Reginald Lloyd Armstrong (WW II veteran, RCN) passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 2, 2002 at the age of 77. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Ont., Reg joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in 1943 at age 18. […]
James (Jim H.) Kelly, 68, of Sabaskong First Nation, Ont., passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont., on Sunday, May 5, 2002. He was born Feb. 24, 1934 in Sabaskong First Nation and lived there all of his life. On Feb. 3, 1957, he was […]
Pipers, a children’s choir, and hundreds of volunteers, parents, and community members gathered on Tuesday morning to welcome the world to Fort Frances for the World Health Organization’s 11th International and 5th National Conference on Safe Communities. “Welcome to the greatest district in Ontario and also the safest,” said Mayor […]
