The family of Gabius Hendrik “Henk” Abma sadly announces his passing on Monday, March 11, 2013. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.

We know that four people have applied to fill the vacancy on town council following the passing of Coun. Sharon Tibbs back in early January. What we don’t know—and may never know, at least officially—is who those four are. Town clerk Glenn Treftlin would not reveal the identities of the […]

SMITH–Born to Dillon Smith and Michelle Linklater, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Nazem Justin Skyler, weighing 6 lbs. 5 oz. on March 1, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

BURKHOLDER–Born to Byron and Gladys, of Mine Centre, Ontario, a boy, Forest Boyd, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. on March 1, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

GOODCHILD-MAJOR–Born to Norman Copenace and Kelly Major, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, a girl, Niisha Kree, weighing 5 lbs. 9 oz. on February 27, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

NEURINSKI–Born to Jon and Janice, nee Hannan, of Fort Frances, Ont, a boy, Brayden Michael, weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz. on February 25, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

LaFRENIERE–Born to Justin LaFreniere and Alyx Barnard, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Carter Adrian, weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz. on February 24, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

NOBLE–Born to Paul and Vanessa, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Ryah Marie Hemmi, weighing 5 lbs. 2 oz. on February 23, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

KUCHMA–Born to Kevin Kuchma and Shannon Strachan, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Reece Valerie Jean, weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. on February 23, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Kenneth Munn, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2013 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, March 15, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be […]

Lila Andy (Nahnahbush), 89, of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont., passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, March 3, 2013. She was born May 29, 1923 in Big Grassy First Nation to the late Tom and Mary Adams. Lila is survived by her son, Colin Andy; sister, Annie Rodegard; […]

Van Morrison is singing “School of Hard Knocks” as I stare at my laptop screen dumbfounded at the blank page that is idea-deprived. I do have material to call upon for inspiration, including “Better than Sex–Chocolate Principles to Live By,” followed by the tried and true Mark Nepo and Melody […]