Irwin Morphet, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Irwin was born Jan. 28, 1928 to the late Richard and Louise (nee Herman) Morphet, and was raised, lived, and worked in the Emo area all of his life. On June […]

Mary Gidnafa Piotrowski passed away June 11, 2013 in Winnipeg, Man. She was born Jan. 2, 1938 in Fort Frances, Ont. Mary is survived by her siblings, Beverley (Bogdan) Fraczkiewicz, and Carl (Norma), Tom, and Peter (Sharron) Piotrowski; and numerous nephews, nieces, and relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, […]

Dear Mike: Congratulations to the “Kraft Celebration Tour” organizing committee, Fort Frances Curling Club, and to all the residents of the Town of Fort Frances (I have decided not to mention any names throughout my letter so as not to omit anyone). The overwhelming support the organizing committee received from […]

To find out Monday that the Fort Frances Curling Club’s bid beat Dryden in the final match-up of the annual “Kraft Celebration Tour” was impressive—and exciting—enough. To learn the local project amassed more than 518,000 online votes over a 24-hour period was downright incredible. Not only did that easily top […]

Sutton-Byzewski–Born to Naomi Sutton and Jordan Byzewski, a boy, Logan Tyler, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on July 5, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Ernst–Born to Candace Marie, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Noemie Elissa, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz., on July 10, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

DeGagne–Born to April Davis and Kyle DeGagne, of Fort Frances Ontario, a boy, Westyn Victor Darrell, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. on July 10, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Gervais–Born to Jason and Cherish, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Avacyn Dimera Iommi, weighing 9 lbs. on July 9, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Armstrong–Born to Heather and Trevor, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Jace Mathew, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on July 9, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Astrid (Persson/Mosbeck) Fairnington announces her passing on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam […]

It is with great sadness and with loving memory that we, the Linklater family, announce the passing of our beloved family member, Maria Linklater. Maria (Mary) Linklater, nee Desrosiers, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., entered into rest on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Fort Frances, Ont. at the young age […]

Vivian Peterson, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bergland, Ont., with Pastor Carolyn Kreger officiating. Friends may visit Monday, July 22 from 7-8 p.m. at […]