MORRISSEAU–Born to Lonny Morrisseau and Roslyn Tuesday, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Lillia Diamond, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on January 17, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Valentine’s Day is still two weeks away but already the thoughts of doing something special for my wife are bouncing around in my head. As a romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day often includes gifts of roses, chocolates, and perfume. La Place Rendez-Vous and La Flambée each have created their own special […]
Joyce Young Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Kimberley and Rhonda Shoemaker and their Running Horse Ranch on finally realizing their “dream”! It has taken almost 10 years of rescuing the Lac La Croix ponies and getting a program together for children and ponies. It […]
Gordon C. Peters, of Finland, Ont., passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at the age of 75. Gordon was born April 2, 1936 in Blue Township, Ont. to Walter and Winifred Peters. He started working in the bush at an early age and hauled pulpwood […]
It is with great sadness that we the children, Della and Julie, announce the passing of our dearest mom, gramma, and great-gramma, Blanche Cayer, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at the Melita Personal Care Home in Melita, Man. Blanche was predeceased by her three brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete (Helen), Roland […]
Sheila A. (Hoskins) Hammond, 61, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at her residence in Guelph, Ont. with the sound of Gordon Lightfoot flowing through the room, all her girls right at her side, pampering her . . . surrounded by her family and wrapped in lots of love. Sheila […]
Laura Belle Coulson, 94, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at her residence in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., where she has been well cared for by the loving and professional staff. She was born May 31, 1917 and lived all her life in Rainy River District. Mom […]
Well, we now have the long month of January in and we really had some pretty fair weather. I always remember Nanny saying, “January is such a long cold month; it’s good to have it behind you!” Bud and Charlie (my great-uncles) always made note that once you hit February, […]
The holidays seem long past. But at our house, there are three things that still remind us of that happy season. Our welcoming wreath is on the front porch, we’re using up a few red cocktail napkins when we have friends in for coffee and cookies, and we’re still enjoying […]
