Jim Finch passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Jim had celebrated his 91st birthday on March 31, 2012. Jim was born to Laura and Byron Finch of Emo, Ont. He spent his growing years […]

With family and sister, Shirley, by her side, Edna Ruth Brown, 82, of Riverview Manor in Rainy River, Ont., passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Edna was born Aug. 7, 1929 in Nelles Township, Ont. to the late Antoine and Florrie […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Lucille Mary Audette, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Lucille was born Sunday, March 23, 1930 in Stratton, Ont. to the late George and Marguerite Penney. […]

Marvin Edward Haglin, 62 of Emo, Ont., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 19, 1949 in Emo. Marvin received his education at Donald Young School in Emo and at Fort Frances High School. He worked […]

With his family at his side, Robert Earl (Bob) Hagen passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born July 18, 1945 to Earl and Martha Hagen of Black Hawk, Ont. He attended a one-room […]

Garry John Countess, 72, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital in Leamington, Ont. Beloved husband of Jan; dear father of Jennifer Countess (Dennis Neufeld), Dr. Robert Countess (Sarah), and Rebecca Countess; and loving grandfather of Jadyn and Adam Neufeld, and Madeleine and John Countess. Garry […]

David Orland Barnard, 63, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born March 31, 1949 in Kenora, Ont. to George and Anna Barnard. At an early age, he worked for the Sapawe sawmill in Atikokan. Then […]

Jennifer Anderson Dear editor: Why do I “Relay?” Why do I spend months planning to “Relay?” I could tell you that I “Relay” because my father-in-law died of prostate cancer, and I am hoping for better testing and treatments if my husband is diagnosed. I could tell you that I […]

I am experiencing the letdown that comes with the end of a really great holiday. I liken my quick descent back to reality to the loud gurgle and sucking swirl of water that I always stare at after finishing a sinkload of dirty dishes. “Uh-huh, there goes my ‘Cloud 9’ […]

I’ve been known as a plant-killer—a reputation that has spanned a good many years and one that is fairly well-earned. A shortcoming, if you prefer, and one that I share with my mother. Her plants always looked a tad beaten, neglected, misfortunate. Her life was busy; perhaps I will use […]