It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn Romyn announce her passing surrounded by her family at the Emo Health Centre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Marilyn was born on Jan. 28, 1944 in Fort Frances, Ont, to Peter and Phyllis Bedard. She was united in marriage to […]
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Norma Deschamps of Kamloops, B.C. passed away peacefully in her 86th year on Sept. 5, 2011 at the Ridge View Rest Home in Kamloops, B.C. She was born on Jan 8, 1925 to Jean and Ella Bujold. On June 22, 1948 Norma was united in marriage to James J. Deschamps […]
Roberta Ellen Jeffery passed on to her eternal reward, peacefully with family by her side on Sept. 7, 2011. She was born on May 2, 1939 to Robert and Delia Jeffery. Roberta attended St. Mary’s School in Fort Frances. She worked at Arc Industries for many years. She was a […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Dale Garfield Lind on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and three children, Gregory (Debbie), Duane (Connie) and Cami (Roland); eight […]
With longtime NDP MPP Howard Hampton stepping aside after almost a quarter-century at Queen’s Park, the candidates for the three main parties here in Kenora-Rainy River face the daunting task of getting themselves known to voters across the riding over the next four weeks. NDP hopeful Sarah Campbell has spent […]
? Across Sunset Country, walleyes still get the most angler attention of any of the fish species that inhabit our lakes. Bass are right up there, though, with muskies continuing to gain popularity amongst area anglers. We are definitely getting lucky this week with the weather, extending the summer a […]
When compared to the rest of the teams at Fort High, the Muskie gridiron gang often seems and feels like the girl who is left behind while the rest of the group heads out on prom night. As the hockey, court sports, soccer, and curling squads (among others) have been […]
Is a funeral really a “celebration of life?” Dear friends, this is an excellent question that pastors often are asked. And the answer is not quite as straightforward as we normally would think. Let me begin by answering, “Yes . . . and no!” Therefore, in light of God’s Word, […]
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Applications for Canada Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) Year 4 cost-share funding for farm projects identified in your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) action plan are expected to be available Sept. 15. As in previous years, funding will be allocated to potential projects on a first-come basis as completed applications […]






