Dear editor: In reference to your article regarding town council discussing the consideration of raising town library fees for non-residents, I have been a member of the Fort Frances Library for 33 years. I live in Emo and have been happy to pay my yearly fee even as I have […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Doreen Allan announces her passing on Friday, April 12, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Doreen was born May 19, 1932 in Fort Frances to Fred and Agnes Crowe. She was one of 11 children. She […]

William “Sambo” Fedoruk passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Sambo was born March 24, 1925 in Gardenton, Man. to Sam and Lucy Fedoruk but moved to Fort Frances, Ont. as a boy. […]

“Uncle” Reino Onni Huitika, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. Reino was born July 5, 1936 in the original homestead in Finland, Ont., or “behind the woodpile” as he liked to say. […]

Lorna Wrolstad (nee Hartnell), of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Emo Health Centre at the age of 90. Family and friends will be received Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo. Funeral services will be held Friday, […]

And the winner for least shocking news story of the year is . . . Justin Trudeau capturing the Liberal leadership. The federal Liberal party was adamant its search for a new leader would not be a coronation, but that is precisely what it was. And in fact, despite all […]

MORRISH-SMITH–Born to Laura Morrish and Jarrett Smith, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Lyric Thomas, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. on April 3, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Doreen Allan passed away Friday April 12, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeanne Belanger (nee Johanna Smits) announces her passing on Monday, April 8, 2013 in her 89th year. At Jeanne’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. […]

William “Sambo” Fedoruk passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont., with Pastor […]

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeanne Belanger (nee Johanna Smits) announces her passing on Monday, April 8, 2013 in her 89th year. At Jeanne’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. […]

William “Sambo” Fedoruk passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com