Darcy Banman Dear editor: I write this letter to you with much enthusiasm and appreciation of support for an incredible cause. On March 28, tb!s the bargain shop launched its fifth-annual Paper Egg Campaign with Easter Seals Canada. This campaign always has meant so much across our organization as the […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Brian Roy Houghton, 71, of Watten Township, Ont., announces his passing on Saturday, July 3, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born March 30, 1940 in Barrie, Ont. to the late Roy and Norma Houghton. Brian […]

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mona MacPherson, nee Whalen, who passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer in the wee hours of the morning on Friday, June 17, 2011. She will be dearly missed by her family. Mona was […]

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 […]

HARTNELL–Born to Allan and Madeline, of Rainy River, Ont., a boy, Colton James, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on June 22, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

KIRKRUDE–Born to Bradley Kirkrude and Brittany Gibbins of Morson, Ont., a girl, Avalee Cynthia, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on June 21, 2011 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

LIBIAK–Born to Ryan Libiak and Jennifer Caul, of Devlin, Ont., a girl, Brynlee Shaye, weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. on June 20, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

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.

MCTAVISH–Born to Jamie McTavish and Anka Prince, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Taylor Viola Rose, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on June 8, 2011 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

PERREAULT–Born to Ian and Amanda, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Chiles Colleena Marie, weighing 9 lbs. 10 oz. on June 6, 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 […]