It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Michael Roach, 52, of 120 Rainy Lake Blvd., Couchiching First Nation, Ont., announces his passing on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donald was born […]
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Kathryn Pierroz Dear editor: I am writing in response to Ms. Batiuk’s letter printed on Dec. 29. Theatre, like all great art forms, is a matter of personal taste. If you do not have a liking for a certain piece of art, you have the option to not view it […]
Do you know what today is? Well, besides Wednesday, that is—and Jan. 11. Here’s a hint? It has to do with an important figure in Canadian history. Still nothing? Umm, someone who played a key role in forging Confederation back in 1867. Okay, okay—final clue: our first prime minister. That’s […]
By Sarah Campbell
With Queen’s Park in the midst of its winter break, normally this time of year is quiet on the provincial front. That’s not the case this year, however, as the media is abuzz with the highly-anticipated report on the province’s finances by economist Don Drummond. The report is expected to […]
I chuckled to myself as I looked at the pictures on my son’s Facebook page from a year ago. He had taken pictures of the dump of snow in our driveway during the Christmas break. He stands more than six feet tall and the snowbank was above his head. I […]
Cliff Huber Dear editor: This is a request for letters or photos that would relate to Bill Selman playing hockey or coaching in Fort Frances and later in the U.S. We ask your readers to pass on any information that will help Bill be inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports […]
Betty Gallow Dear editor: I am writing this letter to publicly acknowledge the assistance provided to me when I slipped and fell outside Knox United Church on Dec. 27. Debbie Jean found me after I had slipped, and showed compassion and kindness when she obtained medical assistance for me. Debbie […]
Like many of you who choose to live in our beautiful part of the world, I don’t mind winter. I like the fact we have seasons and enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year. That being said, if I had to choose, our summers are tough to beat. The great weather […]
Marvyn E. Norris, 80, of Stratton, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral […]
Roy Calvin Miller, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Mn. Roy was born Oct. 23, 1928 in International Falls, Mn. to Chris Miller and Julia (Skhal) Miller. He attended school in Big Falls and Littlefork, Mn., quitting school in […]
Mary Menson, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with her family by her side. Mary was born Jan. 20, 1943 at Stanjikoming First Nation to Joseph and Roseanne Friday. She was raised in Seine River First Nation. At […]
Leroy David Cunningham, 50, passed away suddenly at his home in Finland, Ont. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011. Leroy was born Feb. 19, 1961 in Atikokan, Ont., where he spent his childhood and teenage years. Leroy then moved to Finland, working various jobs in Rainy River District. Leroy was a […]
