Dear editor: The FFHS band and the Muskie track-and-field team would like to extend a big thanks to the community for supporting the “Beat the Band” 5K run/walk and the kids’ 1K on Saturday. Although the weather wasn’t favourable, we want to thank each and every runner or walker who […]
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Dear editor: The proposed Huffman subdivision is a completely crazy plan which, in these difficult times, will cost taxpayers millions of dollars—dollars we do not have or ought not to direct into this plan. We were told the town had 26 interested buyers for the 16 properties when our request […]
Dear editor: In my opinion, as a councillor Mr. Perry should get his facts straight before making statements about subjects he knows nothing about. Such as the fact that Boise Cascade does not produce newsprint at its Falls mill but uncoated free sheet, which is 100 percent kraft pulp, not […]
Margaret Bartlett, 90, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., went to be with her Lord peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Magnus and Margaret Martinson. Raised in Fort Frances, Margaret met […]
The family wishes to announce the passing of Viola Strand, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Neuenschwander–Born to Jeremy and Cynthia, nee Martin, of Rainy River, Ontario, a boy, Austin Shane, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on April 23, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
“In times of uncertainty, you have to try to create some sort of certainty. You have to continue to develop hope if good things are going to come in the future.” Local Liberal candidate Anthony Leek was referring to the provincial budget unveiled last Thursday by Finance minister Charles Sousa, […]
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Alana Joy Fyfe on Thursday, May 2, 2013, surrounded by family who love and will miss her dearly. Alana will be sadly missed by her children, Jamie Lynn Anderson, Bradley Fyfe, David Fyfe, and Michael Fyfe; and additions to her […]
Margaret Seneva Hanson passed away peacefully, at the age of 100, on Friday, May 3, 2013 with her family by her side in Rainy River, Ont. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 11 am. at the Bergland Hall in Bergland, Ont. A complete […]





