On Friday, March 9, 2012, God called Hinderika “Rita” Sieders home. She passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, at the age of 85. Rita was born Feb. 16, 1927, the oldest of three children, to Thie and Jacoba (Schuurman) Zwinderman in Nieuwe Pekela, The Netherlands. Rita left […]
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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving mother, Anne Glowasky (new Sawchuk), on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mom was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Glowasky; daughter, Carolyne Dawson; parents, Anastasia and Metro Sawchuk; brothers, George, […]
William “Bill” Fontana, 85, of 258 Scott St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Oct. 21, 1926 in Fort Frances to the late Andrew and Clementina Fontana. Bill is survived by his two brothers, Larry (Betty) […]
Brigitte Henzmann Dear editor: We are a family with seven children and live out in the country on a small farm along with our dairy cow, some beef cattle, a donkey, some horses, and other smaller critters. We share this land with a variety of wild animals, as well, such […]
Anthony Leek Dear editor: Nothing is more important to Kenora-Rainy River families than knowing that the quality health care they deserve will be there when they need it. Ontario Liberals understand this, as well as the unique challenges of northern communities, and we have spent the last eight years increasing […]
VITTIE-Born to Gary Tyler and Amanda Joy, nee Ivings, of Vancouver, B.C., a girl, Emily Claire Ivings, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on March 8, 2012 at B.C. Women’s Hospital, in Vancouver. Proud grandparents are Janet Goodmurphy of Roberts Creek, B.C., and Pam and Gary Vittie of Fort Frances, Ont.
SINDING-RUFF–Born to Robert Sinding and Amy Ruff, of Rainy River, Ont., a girl, Abigail Joy, weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. on February 28, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
First the bad news: we didn’t make the cut. The good news? At least someone took the time this year to nominate Fort Frances for the annual Kraft “Hockeyville” title. Kudos to local resident Jonathan Glueheisen, who submitted a bid after reading an editorial questioning our community pride given the […]
Tomorrow (March 8) is International Women’s Day 2012. This event, which has been observed around the world since the early 1900s, began in reaction to oppression and inequality as a movement to facilitate change. At face value, it’s fair to say, “We’ve come a long way, baby.” But have we? […]
In military conflicts throughout the world, leaders often are encouraged to cut off the head of the snake. The action clearly calls for assassination. In Afghanistan and into Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia, drone strikes have been used to eliminate many Al-Qaeda leaders. Over the past few days, football fans have […]
Tess Coish Dear Mike: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported my Valentine cookies fundraiser for the Fort Frances Community Chest. I’m very proud to say that I donated $1,100 to the charity. A big thank you to Brendan Hyatt of St. Michael’s School for […]
