In loving memory of Arnold Stanley Medicine (Honeybun), who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. He was born Jan. 17, 1966 in Birchdale, Mn., the second-youngest of six children. Arnold was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Donald Medicine; two brothers, Dale and Glen Medicine; and aunt and uncles, Angel […]
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September 30, 1974 – October 15, 2012 Shawna passed away peacefully at Carewest Sarcee Hospice in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 38 years after a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer. Shawna will be lovingly remembered by her husband Will, daughter Alexis, parents Willie and Linda Pruys, brother Derrick, […]
Sainta Berry 95, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was born Sainta Bolzan on Nov. 1, 1916 in Fort Frances to the late Oswald and Eliza Bolzan. She grew up in […]
’Tis a sad day for the Brett Clan for lost is the family’s patriarch. Frederick James Brett, 77, passed away unexpectedly in the arms of his family on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alta. His death will leave a large void in the hearts of his loved ones and […]
I love the warm, sunny days of October. These kind of days feel like a delicious surprise; an oh, I forgot how lovely fall can be sort of day. October can come with a lot of rain and dark skies, so I can’t help but feel blessed when I hear […]
Last week, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his resignation as Liberal leader and premier of Ontario. As surprising as the announcement was, more shocking was his decision to lock MPPs out of Queen’s Park until his party can hold a leadership race, meaning MPPs likely will not sit again until February […]
Fifty years have now passed since the Cuban missile crisis. In some ways, I feel that it couldn’t have been that long ago. It still plays in my mind that the world almost found itself in a full nuclear war—and that it would have affected everyone. Our home had only […]
Dear editor: We regret to inform you that Men Without Hats officially cancelled the whole western half of their tour, which includes the Fort Frances date on Nov. 2. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We are equally disappointed, not only from the business side of […]
Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our recent harvest fall tea. Without the willingness of the membership to volunteer many hours, it would not been possible. The food and baking was superb, the Lucky Dozen […]
Dear editor: It is remarkable how the responsible citizens of our communities never fail to step forward when there is a pressing need. Such was the case Sunday evening when volunteers from across our communities hosted a harvest supper in support of the locum house project at the Evangelical Covenant […]
Israel Brubacher, of Mine Centre, Ont., passed into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at the age of 75 years, five months, and one day. He was born May 19, 1937 in Wellesley Township, Ont. to John and Lovina (Martin) Brubacher. On June 16, 1959, he was united in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Don McTavish announces his passing on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Don was born April 20, 1930 in Devlin, Ont. and lived on his family farm. In 1952, he married Shannon, the love of […]
