As an idealistic 20-something, one of my idols was German-born Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965). Respected theologian and philosopher, dedicated physician and medical missionary, esteemed author, accomplished organist and Nobel prize winner, Schweitzer was an amazing person! The son of a pastor who also was a musician, his father taught Schweitzer to […]
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For the third-straight year, this Saturday’s OHL draft will see a player who is one year younger than the rest of his 16-year-old compatriots among one of the early names selected. Sean Day, who originally was born in Belgium in 1998 to Canadian parents and plays for the always-strong Detroit […]
After a courageous battle with cancer, Cindy Asselin, 50, passed away at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alta., with her family by her side, on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Cindy was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Aug. 10, 1962 to Henry and Ann Asselin. She was raised […]
Wayne Johnson, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital at the age of 54. He was born July 16, 1958 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He attended Robert Moore School and Fort Frances High School. After […]
Dear editor: I am writing in regard to the vacancy on town council which was filled last week. Many, myself included, were surprised and perhaps shocked to learn that council did not fill the vacant seat with a most capable female applicant. Granted that all four of the applicants has […]
With our population aging year by year, there’s no question the need to provide seniors’ activities and services in Fort Frances will grow, too. That said, the request to put off demolishing the former Huffman School so it can be used as an extension of the Sister Kennedy Centre—even in […]
VELDHUISEN–Born to Michael and Carly, nee Smart, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Quinn Grace, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on March 20, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Ogden, aged 66, announce his passing on Friday, March 29 in Fort Frances. A full obituary will follow.
Beverly Ann (Oh-zow-shko-gee-zho-go-goh-b week) Shebagegit (nee Jourdain), 68, of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, passed away Friday March 29, 2013 at the Lake Of The Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont. She was born March 30, 1944 in Fort Frances, Ont. She lived in the area most of life. Beverly […]
Letitia Louise Bruce died Feb. 15, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. “Tish” was born Oct. 2, 1924 in Carroll, IA to Frank and Bertha Sullivan. Her family moved to Bertram, MN where she attended school through Grade 11. She graduated from St. Francis HS in Little Falls, […]
