Gus Desaulniers was born in Pinewood, Ont. on July 3, 1925 to John and Emeriza Desaulniers. He moved to Fort Frances, Ont., where he married Helen Wood on June 7, 1951. They later moved their family to Dryden, Ont. in 1965, where they built their life together. Gus worked in […]
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Lena Wallen (nee Fedoruk), 86, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. Lena was born Dec. 2, 1923 at Orleans, Mn. and was raised in Fort Frances, Ont. She married Lindy Wallen on Jan. 2, 1949 and later moved to International […]
Daniel Al Halvorsen, 69, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. Daniel was born Jan. 6, 1941 in Barwick, Ont. He worked for Ontario Hydro for one year. He then was employed by Mando Pulp and Paper until they ceased operations at One-Sided-Lake. He then started […]
CHRISTIANSEN–Born to Rick Christiansen and Jenn Rodegard of Emo, Ont., a girl, Lily Madison, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on November 4, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
TUESDAY-WILLIE–Born to Darrell Tuesday-Willie and Ashley Archie, of Big Grassy, Ont., a girl, Nevayah Jasmine Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on November 4, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Peter Oak, 87, a resident of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. He was born Oct. 4, 1923 to John and Anna Oak, who lived on a riverside farm in Crozier. Peter attended Fort Frances High School. After graduation, he was a pilot […]
The family of Clifford LeGarde sorrowfully announces the passing of Clifford LeGarde, 57 years old, of 1301 Elizabeth St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Couchiching First Nation, Ontario, on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Friends may visit Sunday, Nov. 7 from 7 until […]
Peacefully on Tuesday November 2, 2010, James “Jim” E. Wright of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away at La Verendrye Hospital at the age of 82. As per James’s wishes, cremation has taken place and interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery, Fort Frances, Ont. at a later date. Online condolences […]






