Last Saturday morning, 16 horseback riders rode eight miles in support of the Northern Therapeutic Riding Association for the disabled during Freedom Ride 2000. The riders spent weeks collecting pledges for the ride, with the $6,051 raised to be used to feed the horses throughout the year as well as […]
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Raymond (Ray) Edgett, 73, of 216 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, June 5, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Raymond was born Oct. 2, 1926 in Kenora, Ont. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Edward and Jennie (Cunningham); and his loving sister, […]
Norman Huntley, 80, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Sunday, June 4, 2000. He was born Jan. 14, 1920 in Hazenmore, Sask. to the late Isaiah and Ethel Huntley. Norman moved to the Bergland area in 1931. […]
In loving memory of Jean Doris Wasykowski, 66, of Dryden, Ont., who passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Oct. 2, 1933 to John and Nettie Wasykowski. In her younger years, Jean worked at the seniors’ home in Fort […]
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that the family announces the passing of George William Calder, 77, on Saturday, June 3, 2000. George was born May 10, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont., to George (Valley) and Isabel Calder. He lived in Fort Frances the majority of his life, leaving […]
In loving memory of Melanie Mae Gate, 34, of Pahrump, Nev., who passed away there Friday, June 2, 2000. She was born Aug. 4, 1965 in Kanab, Utah to Charles and Dorothy Gate. She has resided in Pahrump for the last six years, working at Terrible Town Casino. She enjoyed […]
In loving memory of Anne Kolisnyk, 81, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Friday, June 2, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Anne will be missed by her sister, Marie Rodier; and nephew, Charles Rodier and his […]
With great sorrow, the family of Anthony “Tony” DeLaronde announces his passing on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at McKellar Hospital with his family by his side. Tony was born in Nipigon, Ont. on Sept. 4, 1926, where he attended school. In 1946, Tony and Germaine Morin were united in marriage […]
Today we lost a very special person, Marles Mathewson, 58, who passed away at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. peacefully with her family by her side. Marles is survived by her husband, Darwin; daughter, Sheila (Kaarlo) Viljanen; son, Shane (Marilyn) Mathewson; daughter-in-law, Lynn (Curt) Perrier; and six grandchildren, Ryan […]
RN Arlene Rae started her career at La Verendrye hospital in Fort Frances in January, 1964 and put in her last day back in December. Hopefully, this sends a message to all that our local hospital has been worthy of Rae’s excellent nursing ability for more than 35 years. Rae […]
With three-straight NorWOSSA crowns under their belt and 10 titles in 14 years, there’s no question the Muskie girls’ soccer program has been a successful one. Year after year, the black-and-gold turn in a successful season, regardless of how many players they have lost due to graduation. The bottom line […]
Last Thursday’s official announcement that the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. was providing almost $2 million in funding to the second indoor ice surface here was accepted with open arms by the town. Northern Development and Mines minister Tim Hudak made the announcement inside the new arena before a small […]
