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 […]

ANDY–Born to Dennis Copenace and Samantha Andy, of Big Island First Nation, Ontario, a girl, Kaylani Maria, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. on September 17, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

GODIN–Born to Brian Godin and Stephanie Gaouette, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Hayden Norman Edmond, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on September 17, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

HILL–Born to Brad and Nicole, nee Jewell, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Griffin David, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on September 17, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Among the many differences between the Canadian and U.S. political systems, one of the most glaring will be in full view tonight when U.S. President Barack Obama takes the stage with Republican hopeful Mitt Romney in the first presidential debate leading up to the Nov. 6 election. That’s right, the […]

Jean Olynyk (nee Plichta), 78, of Steinbach, Man., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at the St. Adolph Personal Care Home. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, two daughters, and one son and their families. She was predeceased by one son. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 1, […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Delores Cross, 84, of 337 McIrvine Rd., Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Delores was born Dec. 31, 1927 in Churchbridge, Sask. to the late Joseph and Elizabeth […]

Hilda Laverdure (nee Peters) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Lutheran Hour (508 Victoria Ave.) in Fort Frances. After the service, family and friends can proceed to Riverview Cemetery for the […]

For decades, our publicly-funded health-care system has been the pride of Canadians. Every citizen, regardless of social standing and ability to pay, has equal access to essential health-care services. Time and time again it is cited as Canadians’ most valued-service. Yet at the same time, many express frustrations with their […]

Well, it’s cattle sale week, which always was a big deal for us. Tensions built because you never knew how well the cows would co-operate since they are suspicious of why all of a sudden you want them in the barnyard after a summer of grazing. The old cows know […]

As many know, dementia is a terrible disease. Today, our family struggles with feelings of relief and sadness. Relief that the battle against the disease is over and sadness and despair–we lost our Mom. Sharon Joyce Tysz passed peacefully on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort […]