It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Frank Alex Maurice Nastiuk, son of Diane Oster and the late Maurice Nastiuk; father of Miranda Galusha; brother of Cindy and Ken Manty; grandfather of Cameron and Hallee; and uncle to Zac and Sam. He also leaves behind many uncles, […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary James Reid at the age of 68. Gary passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont., with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born Dece. […]
Stanley Sloboda, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Stanley was born Dec. 5, 1924 in Atikokan, Ont. to Bill and Anna Sloboda. He left home at age 16, moving to Thunder Bay, Ont., working various jobs before joining […]
Angus Freeman Hyatt, 92, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 with his family at his side. He was born March 4, 1919 to Noble and Annie (Wicks) Hyatt in Emo, Ont. He was raised on the farm in Lash Township, where he […]
Mrs. Jane Jones, 87, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. A private family viewing will be held at Jenkens Funeral Home, followed by cremation and interment in Garden River First Nation Cemetery at a later date. A complete […]
Doris Dennis passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Doris was born Dec. 22, 1922 in New Liskeard, Ont. On July 1, 1946, she married the love of her life, Lester V. Dennis. They moved to Fort Frances in 1950 when […]
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that 2011 will be another challenging year for the tourism industry in Northwestern Ontario. The high-flying loonie, soaring gas prices, and people still struggling to make ends meet in the wake of a devastating recession all make life tough for area tourist […]
Mike Anderson Dear editor: I had the pleasure of watching the festival highlights concert at the Townshend Theatre on Sunday, May 8. I am writing this letter to congratulate Mr. Brown of St. Michael’s School on the terrific job that he has done with his choir. Mr. Brown’s group performed […]
Marie Louise Brigham, of Chapple Township, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 84. Mary Lou was born in Amonines, Belgium on May 9, 1927. On April 17, 1946, she married Milford Brigham, whom she had […]
Janet Wagner passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of her family, on the morning of Sunday, May 15, 2011. Janet was born March 24, 1953 in International Falls, Mn. Janet’s life, although too short, was lived fully with grace and courage. Her passing is a tremendous loss to […]
Memorial services for Susie Canfield, 91, who passed away on Jan. 10, 2011 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church in International Falls, Mn.
