Emil Robert “Bob” Strand Sr., 79, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 at his home. Emil was born Sept. 23, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont., where he was raised. He married Anna Zigler in 1966 in Sisseton, S.D. In 1969, he moved to International Falls, where […]
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Ruby Etta Gillies, 89, a resident of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Ruby was born Jan. 5, 1924 in Elswick, Sask. to Ned and Zena Sanderson. She enjoyed her childhood under wide prairie skies, but also experienced the hardships of […]
Richard Gordon Barefoot passed away suddenly and very peacefully of a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born Nov. 12, 1949. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Georgia Atwood; son, Brett Barefoot; his faithful, loving dog, “Rosy”; nieces and nephews; and many more family members. Rick […]
Ralph Joseph Meshake, 58, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away quietly on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, with family by his side, in hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ralph was born June 2, 1954. He worked in various jobs throughout the district over his lifetime. In earlier years, he was united […]
William Peter Miechkota, 72, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. as a consequence of cancer. Born April 8, 1941 in Winnipeg, Man., and having been raised in Barwick, Ont., Peter attended high school in Fort Frances. His career began […]
Alan Grennier passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 17, 2013 at Guthrie United Church in Devlin, Ont. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
With word that Rainy Lake was all but ice-free as of last night, and the Victoria Day long weekend coming up, district residents can rejoice that the summer season finally is upon us after a long winter and slow start to spring. While locals no doubt are eagerly looking forward […]
Lee-Bedard–Born to Randi-Rae Lee and Matthew Bedard, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Cassidi Donna-Jane, weighing 9 lbs. 3 oz. on April 30, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Ralph Joseph Meshake, 58, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away quietly, with family by his side, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont., with Willie […]
