George Ralph Broeffle, 65 years, a resident of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. George was a proud member of Seine River First Nation, spending many happy years there working as the band manager. Before and since, he remained active as a business […]

It is with deep sadness that the family of George Daniel Hrynuk announces his passing on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. George was born Oct. 27, 1931 in Fort Frances to the late Mike and Mary Hrynuk. George had worked on the railroad […]

Norine Catherine Koval passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 surrounded by her family. Always dedicated to her family, she will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Douglas Koval; her three daughters, Shannon, Kayle, and Courtney; and two grandchildren, Haydin and Jagger. She also will be dearly missed […]

It’s so easy, after the fact, to judge the actions of the local school boards, high school officials, and police as an over-reaction in the wake of the incident at Fort Frances High School on Dec. 6. As it turned out, fortunately, the firearm a 16-year-old male was spotted with […]

STOREY–Born to Alan and Joy, nee Buffington, of Duluth, Minnesota, a girl, Alana Katherine, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. on December 10, 2012 in Duluth, MInnnesota. Proud grandparents are Florence Buffington and Gary Buffington of Fort Frances and Alan Sr. and Marcella Storey of Walhalla, North Dakota.

WREGGITT–Born to Josh and Erinne, nee Shaw, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Lily Clara Ann, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on December 6, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

WHITEHEAD–Born to David and Sheri, nee Byma, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Alexis Carolyn, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on December 3, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

DEMERS–Born to Sheldon and Bryna, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Elaina Bryna, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. on December 2, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Michael Freeman on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. Michael was born Nov. 4, 1961 in Fort Frances, Ont., the fifth son born to the late Allan and Edna Freeman. He attended Fort High and Condeferation College. During his career, he was the […]

Just when I think I’ve lost my way, life gives me a little something to work with and the clear message that I need to take a deep breath and step outside of what I think is safe. Sometimes I just have to believe. I was sitting in a local […]

Well, no luck yet in finding our missing heifer. We have continued our search, but still no birds or bones. Strange. Poor Maddie and Marlee definitely are getting a real taste of farming—good and bad. The worst part is not knowing what happened. • • • I spent most of […]