On Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, Gerald Chester Sumner, of International Falls, Mn., was called home by his Heavenly Father. He was sad to leave but after losing the fight with cancer, he was ready to go home and be free from pain and suffering. Gerald was born to Chester and […]
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Peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 at the Rainy River Hospital, Mryte Lauzon passed away at the age of 105. Myrtle was born in McIntosh, Mn. on Nov. 24, 1905 to Oscar and Clara Skaalrud. She was the oldest of 12 children. Myrtle was united in marriage to Emile Lauzon […]
Tragically and sadly, we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, Joshua Helm, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Joshua was born on Jan. 26, 2001 in San Diego, Calif. Joshua loved life and all it had to offer. He was taken from us doing what he loved best. Joshua […]
It is with heavy hearts the family announces the unexpected passing of Terry Dean Richards on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 at his residence in Chapple Township, Ont. Terry was born Dec. 14, 1981 in Creston, Iowa to Russel and Carol Richards. In 1986, the family moved to Rainy River District, […]
With extreme sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Paul Bodnar announces his passing. With family at his side at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Paul was welcomed peacefully into God’s loving arms on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Paul was born July 11, 1951 to Joseph and Dominia […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Anne Justine Eustace announces her sudden passing on Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at the age of 93. Anne was born in Winnipeg, Man. and attended Normal School, which was in past years a teachers’ training school. She taught in small schools […]
William “Bill” Ozero, 89, of Fort Frances, Onta., passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with the presence of his family at his side and in his heart. Bill was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Winnipeg, Man., where he was raised, graduating from the […]
Unexpectedly at his residence, Leonard Thomas Walsh, 53, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Len was born July 12, 1958 in Atikokan, Ont. to Charles and Mary (Hubert) Walsh. He survived by his sons, Shaun and Thomas Morrisseau; brothers, Charles (Michelle) Walsh and Stewart (Jodi) Hubert; […]
It’s too bad the Fort Frances Folk Festival won’t be held this year but it is encouraging to see those who helped organize the event last year aren’t willing to give up on it just yet. Fuelled by the youthful enthusiasm of then Fort High students Alex Marusyk and Joelle […]
?This weekend marks the beginning of the end of summer. As long as I can remember, the Emo Fair always led into going back to school. The fair, with its noisy carnival of rides, spun cotton candy, and food booths, always brought our family to Emo. It was a must-do […]
Since the end of the federal campaign on May 2, voters have begun to shift their attention to the provincial race that’s set to conclude at the ballot box on Oct. 6. I would have expected some fatigue from people given the string of federal elections we’ve seen since 2004, […]
Regret, my grandmother told me, is like rheumatism—an ache that comes from having been young once. I’m on the other side of 50 and my grandma’s rheumatism has found its way to me. I no longer bounce when I walk, and I sometimes waken in the morning with each joint […]
