It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Pearl Marie Wardman, 93, on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Pearl was born Aug. 19, 1919 in Toulin, Man. to the late Edward and Maude Fullerton. She moved to the North […]
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Last week, my daughter raved about a book she was reading from my library titled “The Difference Maker.” She insisted that I had to introduce the book to my readers. Since I respect her judgment, and the whole title intrigued me, I decided to write about “The Difference Maker: Making […]
There are men who somehow just grip your eyes and hold them hard like a spell and such was he, as he pointed the flashlight in my direction and with inflection, all bundled in woollies and lumberjack red, his face unshaven, said—as I turned my head—“The lady that’s known as […]
A graveside service for Gordon Peters will be held Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rainy River, Ont., with Pastor Kors Pater officiating. Reception and a time of fellowship to follow at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church in Rainy River.
It is with great sadness that the family of Pearl Marie Wardman announces her passing on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful father, Papa, and friend. James Banks passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 with his family by his side. James was born on Friday, April 8, 1932 to the late Irene Potson and Sonny Morrisseau. He […]
Ian “Eez” Morgan McGinnis (Matweyaash), 31, of Manitou Rapids First Nation, Ont., passed away at his residence on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. He was born April 11, 1981, in Fort Frances, Ont. Ian was a passionate, outgoing, and amazingly humorous man. Even as a child, Ian “Eez” always could fill […]
Ian “Eez” Morgan McGinnis (Matweyaash), 31, of Manitou Rapids First Nation, Ont., passed away at his residence Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. A traditional service is pending and a complete obituary will follow. Should friends so desire, in memoriam donations made be made to the charity of your own choice c/o […]
Keith Gabriel Perrault, 64, of 1212 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. He was born June 26, 1948 on Rainy Lake, Ont. to the late Louis and Rosemary Perrault. Keith grew up on Banning Lake Road. He guided in the […]
With family at his side, William Neal “Bill” Martin, 81, of 816 Front St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long-Term Care on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario (JFAO) recently received funding to lead and execute an investigation into the entrant barriers young farmers in Ontario might face when trying to enter the agricultural industry. The purpose of this project is to identify what resources/assistance are […]
Since being elected, I have recognized the challenges that face our region and province, but have been filled with a sense of optimism: the road may be long, but I know that we are poised to get there, if we work hard, together, and make the right decisions. This feeling […]
