Christine Hanzuk, who was born April 3, 1920 at Toronto, Ont., passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Maple Ridge, B.C. She was predeceased by Hank Hanzuk. Christine is survived by her only daughter, Joan; son-in-law, Joe Kiss; three granddaughters, Nancy (Bob) McKenzie, Stacey (Rob) Nickel, and Sheila (Adrian) Karleen; […]
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Tina Roth Dear editor, This letter is reminder to those who are planning to attend the 1980-81 Westfort 30th Reunion on July 16 that the deadline for tickets is July 4. Due to the ongoing mail disruption, we would appreciate it if you would contact either Tina (274-5674) or Tammy […]
Jennifer Greenhalgh Dear editor: On my return from vacation, I was catching up with the local news in the Fort Frances Times and was surprised to read an article in the June 1 edition on the Employment Ontario Summer Jobs Service program written by summer reporter Zoey Duncan. The article […]
It’s a shame that Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan formally ends on July 1. Otherwise, we could stick all the Stanley Cup rioters into uniforms and ship them over to Kandahar to be human I.E.D. seekers to protect our brave soldiers who put their lives on the line to uphold […]
Father William James “Bill” Giovetti, age 84 years of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ontario passed away quietly on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at his residence in Fort Frances, Ontario. He was born January 31, 1927 in Sherbrooke, Quebec to the late William and Mary Giovetti. He was united in […]
Clarence “Clancy” Jourdain, 80, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. Clarence was born Oct. 11, 1930 in Fort Frances to the late Abraham and Flora Jane Jourdain. He held many jobs in his lifetime; his last position was at the Koochiching County Highway Department in […]
With more chairs having to be brought in to handle the overflow crowd which turned out for the information session on area mining projects last Wednesday at La Place Rendez-Vous, it’s obvious that interest is high in the local business community about these operations and the potential spin-offs they offer. […]
In loving memory of Joyce Marie (Yerxa) Cantin, of Wabigoon Lake First Nation, who passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. Joyce was born May 26, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. On Jan. 1, 1960, she married Birdie Cantin Sr., with whom she had five children. Some of Joyce’s hobbies were […]
Janice Faye Klyne, 54, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Oct. 23, 1956 in Fort Frances to the late Alfred and Elaine Klyne. Jan was raised in Fort Frances. She worked as a […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lena (Kutzak) Grabowski. Lena passed away peacefully, with her husband, Stan, and children, Linda, Deanne, and Julie at her side, on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Lena was born at the […]
George Bliss Dear editor: I would like to thank Wahkaiganun Futures Corp. for cutting the grass and removal of the huge dumpster full of garbage from their properties on York Avenue North. This is very much appreciated because much of the garbage ends up in our yards when there is […]
