KABATAY–Born to John Kabatay Jr. and Emily Potson, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., a girl, Aurora Jocelyn Margaret, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. on December 6, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Ethel Bujold, 79, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Nov. 17, 1932 in Devlin to the late Frederick and Florence Greensides. On Aug. 3, 1955, Ethel was united in marriage to the love of her […]

Of all the pressing issues facing the Town of Fort Frances these days, the one which seems to ignite the most debate involves that relatively small piece of open space known informally as the “Nelson Street Park.” Neighbourhood residents have banded together not once or twice, nor even three times, […]

ANGUS–Born to Andrew and Stephanie, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Ethan Jonathan, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on December 2, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Doreen Evans of London, Ont., and formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at Victoria Hospital in London in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Ted for 48 years; dear mother of Ross (Lisa) Evans and Emily (Richard) Wilgosh; and cherished grandmother of Nate, […]

Mildred Louise Ouellette passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the grand age of 100 years. Mildred was born Friday, April 21, 1911 in Ashland, Wis. to Arthur and Pearl (nee Cain) Ouellette. She moved to Rainy River District […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Wendy Ann Buechler (nee Logan) announces here sudden passing late in the evening of Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 at the age of 57. Left to forever cherish their memories of Wendy are her husband of 36 years, Glen; her daughter, Cari-Lynn; […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Odell Peterson, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the age of 86. He was born Dec. 7 1925 in Saskatchewan. Allen enjoyed socializing with many coffee mates in the numerous restaurants in […]

Jenny Hassan, 58, of Kenora, Ont., formerly of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont., passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. Jenny was born Feb. 5, 1953 in Kenora to the late Peter and Jean Medicine. Jenny spent her younger years growing […]

I sometimes wonder what peace sounds like. Is it the quietness of the lake in January when the silence around the cabin is deafening? Is it the crunch of snow as you walk through the neighbourhoods in the darkened evening with the Christmas lights from homes illuminating your path? Or […]

Is deliberately spreading lies and misinformation about your political opponents simply an exercise in free speech or morally bankrupt behaviour that should not be tolerated? It’s amazing, and sad, that this even could up for debate in my opinion. Unfortunately, the Conservative Party has admitted–and attempted to justify–a misinformation campaign […]

Last week, the province’s Auditor General, Jim McCarter, released his annual report on government spending. While the report highlights many areas that need improvement, his review of the government’s energy strategy is the most telling. In addition to showing that the government’s current “green” energy strategy is driving bills too […]