On June 29, 2011, Bob Ward passed on, leaving behind his soulmate of 41 years, Elda; daughter, Alix; son, Jesse; granddaughter, Lily; and father, Al. Bob’s mother, Ollie, passed away last year and he also was predeceased by his brother, Rick. Described as “a wonderful, graceful, charming, caring man,” Bob […]
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SMITH-MEDICINE–Born to Curtis Medicine and Sherri Smith, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Treyton Jay, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on June 18, 2011 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Hilding Ingvar Peterson, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Hilding was born April 13, 1935 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Elna and Elof Peterson. Hilding lived in Fort Frances and was the loving husband of Jane […]
Allan George Heskins, 79, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born July 19, 1931 to George and Anne Heskins. The family lived in Sleeman, Ont. for many years before moving to Fort Frances. Al worked at […]
It may have taken Canadians longer than many nations to celebrate the creation of their nation. It wasn’t until 1879, 12 years after Confederation that Parliament named a specific day to honour Canada’s birthday. It was first called Dominion Day. It took 50 years before Canadians began celebrating Dominion Day. […]
Lindsey Oster Dear editor, A few weekends ago, my family and I were invited to a birthday party at McIrvine Park. The kids had tonnes of fun playing on the equipment and then we all enjoyed a BBQ lunch, complete with cake, under the new sun shelter. Everyone commented on […]
Pearl Wardman Dear editor, I have been hearing some negative, unkind remarks about Rainycrest, where I live. Granted, it takes some adjustment and when I first came here seven months ago, I was sad. Ideally, we’d all prefer to remain in our own home or apartment. Now, I can only […]
