Together, we celebrate the life of David John Mainville, our beloved father, son, brother, and friend, who passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. He was born Sept. 16, 1972. Dave leaves behind his daughter, Larrissa; mother, Patricia (Doug) Lee; father, Mike (Deb) Mainville; two brothers, Duane Mainville and Darren (Alonia) […]
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Will Labovitch Dear editor: I want to thank the Fort Frances Times personally for my previous letters. But while the year of chaotic Canadian elections finally is over, the American election year is just beginning and there are two Minnesota politicians to keep an eye on. Chip Cravaack is the […]
Mary Croswell Dear editor: What is good sportsmanship? Good sportsmanship is when teammates, opponents, coaches, parents, and officials treat each other with respect. Displaying good sportsmanship isn’t always easy; it can be tough to congratulate the opposing team after losing a close or important game. Our local arenas are buzzing […]
Irene Gerula Dear editor: Hunting season finally is over and I read (and hear) there are a lot of people who feel the same way I do. Imagine seven whole weeks of hunting and not even one week of open season on hunters who prowl around in the fields with […]
Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to thank this community, mayor, and council for bestowing the title of Citizen of the Year upon me. I am forever grateful and humbled by this very special honour. I […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Anne Dutka announces her passing on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Mary Anne was born Aug. 5, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Albert and Angeline Delaurier. She was the eldest of four […]
In loving memory of Pete Finlayson, who passed away Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont., with his family at his side, after a long battle with cancer. Pete was born April 22, 1937 to Harry and Margaret Finlayson. He is survived by his […]
Ada Ashworth, 88, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at the Atikokan General Hospital. As per Ada’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that the family of Justin DeGagne announces his sudden passing on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Justin was born Dec. 9, 1983 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Murray and Rhonda DeGagne. Those who knew him knew they could count on him for anything, […]
Cecil Robert Duffy passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born July 2, 1932 in Orillia, Ont. He moved to the Thunder Bay area as a young police officer, meeting Sunny. They married on Aug. 11,1956 and recently celebrated […]
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Orphie Barbara Fraser, on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at the age of 79. Born on March 23, 1932, Orphie was a longtime resident of Devlin, Ont. but spent her retirement years in Regina, Sask. […]
I don’t normally wish time away but I’m looking forward to 2012. It seems the end of 2011 is not going to go down in history as a great time for me. First, my dog died. Then on the weekend, my youngest Hereford bull died and then later my washing […]
