With sadness, the family of Casey Conlon, 49, announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 in London, Ont. Casey was born Nov. 23, 1958 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Kenneth and Cecile Conlon. He is survived by his father, Kenneth of London, Ont.; son, Lucas of London, Ont.; […]

On Aug. 13, 2008, Pauline Big George, 54, passed away at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. after a lengthy illness and a courageous battle with cancer. Wake and funeral services took place at the Big Grassy Community Hall on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, 16, 2008, with burial […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Westover announces his passing, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Russell David “Chummy” Westover was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Vancouver, B.C. to Grace (Ellers) and Donovan […]

Herbert James Nelson, 85, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Herb was born March 23, 1923 in Rainy River to the late Albert and Edna Nelson. He served overseas during WW11, and was a honourary […]

Elder Jack, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo. Elder was born Aug. 2, 1915 to Amelia and Lewis Jack on the family homestead in Lash Township. Elder is survived by his sisters, Eileen Martin of Peterborough, Ont. […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Westover announces his passing, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Russell David “Chummy” Westover was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Vancouver, B.C. to Grace (Ellers) and Donovan […]

Elder Jack, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo. Elder was born Aug. 2, 1915 to Amelia and Lewis Jack on the family homestead in Lash Township, Ont. Elder is survived by his sisters, Eileen Martin of Peterborough, […]

On July 17, 1929, Aukje June and Buntje Valley Reinders were born to Hilbrand and Jeanne “Scotty” Reinders in Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. They were the youngest of five girls. Within the year, Hilbrand and his brother, Tjasse, moved their families north to settle in what is now Deadwood, Alta. In […]

John Solaryk, in his 86th year, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 at the Scarborough General Hospital in Scarborough, Ont. following a brief illness. Born to Mike and Dora Solaryk on May 12, 1923 in Fort Frances, Ont., John resided there until joining the army in WW II, […]

Anne Buyar Anne passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2008. She is survived by her loving family, son David and grandsons Michael, Daniel & Nicholas. Anne was born on December 15, 1919 in Fort Frances, Ontario. She was the only child of Maxim and Tatiana Olinyk. She obtained a […]

With heavy hearts, the family of Delia Calder announces her passing, after a lengthy illness, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Fort Frances. Online […]

Anthony “Tony” Buyar passed away peacefully in the early-morning hours of Sunday, July 20, 2008 at his home in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 86. His funeral service was held at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Vernon on July 24, 2008, and was well-attended by family and […]