I write my column this week from the shores of Lake Fork, Tex.—one of the most famous bass fisheries in the world. I left Kenora on Sept. 12 to fish in the FLW Tour bass tournament at Wheeler Lake, Ala. I’m taking in two events on this trip, with the […]
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At the moment, arguably the one sporting topic that brings up the most passionate forms of debate isn’t about the NHL lockout or replacement refs in the NFL. Instead, it’s on who should win the American League Most Valuable Player award this year—Detroit Tigers’ third baseman Miguel Cabrera or L.A. […]
Dear editor: Loaves & Fishes is a soup kitchen located at New Beginnings Fellowship, serving the Fort Frances community and surrounding area with a free, tasty, hot meal each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to all in the community […]
A lovely angel was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. On May 28, 1934, in Sundown, Man., a beautiful daughter was born to Joseph and Axanna Plichta. Jean was the fourth of nine children born into the family. Jean moved to Fort Frances, Ont. with her family at […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Laverne Myers, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Knox United […]
Arthur Patrick Colfer, 89, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
Margaret Joan Daw, 74, of Barwick, Ont., passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., with her family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer. Margaret was born Feb. 6, 1938 in Durham, Ont. to James and Bertha Hyatt. She was united […]
Fred Kozik, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at the age of 79. He was born Nov. 28, 1932 in Fort Frances to the late Harry and Mary Kozik. Upon graduating from the FFHS at the age of 16, Fred began his working career, working in […]
Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, Greta Hildegard (Hilda) Laverdure (nee Peters). Hilda Laverdure was given life by her creator and was born on Feb. 24, 1926 […]
