BANANISH–Born to Brandon Bananish and Shantelle Geyshick, of Lac La Croix, Ont., a boy, Nathan William James, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. on October 7, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Jacqueline Cousineau (nee Fournier) passed away peacefully in the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. Jacqueline “Jackie” was born to John and Cordillia Fournier on Oct. 19, 1924, one of 14 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two children, Tom Cousineau and Janine Tilli; daughter-in-law, […]
One cannot fault the commitment and effort town council has put in over the past four years. But whether or not you think council is under-paid, this is no time to vote for a raise. At a special committee of the whole meeting last Thursday, which featured initial discussion on […]
Michael J. Baranowski Dear editor: After a see-saw battle between Nestor Falls and Port Alberni in the “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest, the B.C. community was back in first place on the third last day of voting. Then going into the second-last day, Port Alberni surged ahead to the surprise and […]
Vivian Bernice Carnahan Scott, 92, of Carson City, Nev., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. She was the wife of the late Lawrence (Larry) Scott. Born in Stratton, Ont. on June 6, 1918, Vivian was the daughter of the late Anna Corina Beckman and Horace MacGregor Carnahan. She grew up […]
Peacefully, in the late afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to join her Creator and Lord. Mom was born Nov. 25, 1918 in Lepine, Sask. to Alex (Les) and Mary Oleksyn (Tokaryk). Mom was born one of 20 children, and spent her early and formative […]
The family of Jonathan Eric Shoemaker is sad to announce the passing of their son, partner, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. Jon was born Sept. 18, 1957 in Elkhorn, Man. to Joyce and Herb Shoemaker. When Jon was […]
At a time when voter turnout for federal and provincial elections has been hovering dangerously close to the 50 percent mark of late, it is encouraging to see that almost two-thirds (63 percent) of respondents to the Times’ weekly web poll indicated they planned to cast a ballot in the […]
Cynthia Donald Dear Mr. Behan: This past Friday (Oct. 1), more than 300 junior students from J.W. Walker, St. Francis, and Robert Moore School gathered at the St. Francis fields to play soccer. The students had a wonderful day. We would like to thank the following people for making it […]
Linda Hamilton Dear editor: The Borderland Roller Derby League, a fledgling young women’s sports organization, dropped off a cheque for $1,140 for the Fort Frances Community Chest. This was proceeds from their first roller derby night. Hopefully, the Town of Fort Frances and district will embrace this new female sport […]
