William Conrad “Con” Sharp, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. Con was born Oct. 28, 1926 in Stratton, Ont. to Theresa and Dave Sharp. He lived, worked, and stayed in Northwestern Ontario […]
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Denise M. Bluebird (“Hazhwebinsik”), 54, of Nett Lake, Mn., formerly of New Haven, Conn., passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Essentia Health (St. Mary’s Hospital) in Duluth, Mn. She was born in Hartford, Conn. on Dec. 13, 1956 and grew up in New Haven. She served in the […]
In loving memory of Carrie Elizabeth Flovick-Brannan, 96, who passed away at her residence in Princess Court Long-Term Care Home in Dryden, Ont. on Monday, March 28, 2011 with her family by her side. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Melvin (Roberta), Douglas, and Randy (Yvonne); son-in-law, Leo Danis; sister-in-law, […]
Iris Corinne McQuaker passed away Thursday, March 31 2011 at her residence at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. She was born April 27, 1925 in Stratton, Ont. to Harold and Elizabeth Pearson. Iris was educated in Stratton, Emo, and Fort Frances, graduating from Grade 13 in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharen Ann Marie Socholotuk (Sam), 54, announces her passing on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. after a long battle with cancer. Sharen was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, July 26, 1956 to […]
Voter turnout has been dismal of late—and there’s every indication in the early stages of Campaign ’11 that it may dip even lower when Canadians head back to the polls on May 2. Sure, part of the problem is voter fatigue. We’re now into our fourth election in seven years […]
Carole and Randy Wilde Dear editor: For all those public school tax supporters who voted for David Kircher in the last election, he needs your support now. Please show your support by attending the next public school board meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at Robert Moore School. […]
Jim Sheppard Dear editor: The Fort Frances Scott Street Show and Shine will not take place this year. Due to the ongoing resistance, lack of co-operation, increased regulations, and frustrations of dealing with the Fort Frances town hall, the International Early Iron Car Club will be cruising west down Highway […]
Rosanne Farmer Dear Mike: The Dance Fire Memorial Committee would like to thank those individuals who helped make the first run of our “Dance is on Fire” book such a great success. After many comments and requests, we are considering a second run of our book. We are asking that […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gladys Ann Tremblay peacefully at her home on Friday, March 18, 2011. Gladys was born on March 21, 1939 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Matt and Mae Tremblay. She grew up in Rainy River, and had […]
The family sadly announces the passing of Ken Cone, 83, of Mine Centre, Ont., on Friday, March 25, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. surrounded by his family and friends. Ken enjoyed playing the accordion for family and friends and doing mechanic work, as well as flying […]
With heavy hearts and great sadness, the family of Evelyn Rose Marie Widgren announces her passing into God’s loving arms on Saturday, March 26, 2011. In 2006, Evelyn was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease and since 2008 resided at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Throughout this time, she received […]
