Dear editor: Being a member of the Robert Moore school council, and getting involved with the breakfast program there over the past few years, has allowed me to get a better look at what goes on in our school and find out areas where I, as a parent, can get […]

The family of Sam Bombay is sad to announce his passing on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. Sam passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born Jan. 25, 1941 in Emo, Ont. to Sam and Christina Bombay (nee Wilson). Sam grew […]

Sadly, the family of Donald McTavish, formerly of Devlin, Ont., announce his passing on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in […]

Leola Pearl Marie Replogle (Grinsell), 85, passed away on Oct. 7, 2012 at her home in Anoka, Mn., where she lived with her son. Leola was born Sept. 19, 1927 in Fort Frances, Ont. and grew up there, the daughter of E. Stephen and Lily B. Grinsell. She married Marine […]

Arthur Patrick Colfer passed away in the early-morning hours of Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born May 8, 1923 in Kenora, Ont., where, along with his brother, James, he starred on the hockey team and finished his education before enlisting into […]

With love and heavy hearts, the children of Georgette (Georgi) Gill, nee Tetu, announce her passing, after her lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. with her children at her side. Mom was born to the late Laurie Tetu and […]

The family of Clara Badiuk sadly announces her passing on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Jan. 3, 1922 in Winnipeg, Man. to Joseph and Ahafia Luczyk. Clara grew up in Winnipeg and graduated from St. John’s Technical High School. She […]

“Affront to democracy.” “Political lockout.” “Cowardly move.” In the high-stakes world of politics, we’ve come to accept overblown rhetoric as part of the theatrics. But in the case of Dalton McGuinty’s surprise resignation Monday evening, and equally shocking decision to prorogue the legislature while the Liberal Party chooses his successor, […]

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Andy family announces the sudden passing of Edward Andy (“Neyokamig”) of the Moose Clan on Oct. 11, 2012. Ed was predeceased by his beloved wife, Linda (nee Nelson); parents, Joseph Sr. and Bessie (nee Morrison); siblings, Josephine, Christine, and Jim; […]

The family of Gerald Albert Smith is sad to announce his passing on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Gerald was born Aug. 23, 1938 in Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont. to John and Margaret Smith. He worked a variety of jobs, including logging, […]

The family of Shawna Pynten (Pruys) wish to announce that she passed away peacefully in the late hours of Monday, Oct, 15, 2012. A complete obituary will follow.

It is with great sorrow that the family of Georgette Gill (nee Tetu) announces her peaceful passing, after her lengthy battle with cancer, on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. A complete obituary will follow.