Teetering on life support, the plug would have been pulled on the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship last Thursday night had not local resident Gord Watson stepped forward to take over as chairman for the 2011 tournament. Calling himself an “avid fisherman,” but having no direct affiliation with the FFCBC […]
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Tara Albanese Dear editor: Last week, I had the misfortune of losing my keys. I am, however, fortunate that they were found. The person who had found the keys saw my Fort Frances Public Library key-tag card. Using the key-tag card, she was able to find me and return my […]
Parker Henry Allen Dear editor: Here is my opinion. I think that we should have a bookstore. It doesn’t have to be a big store since we have a small town. There could be a kids’ section, adult, teenagers, and even a SpongeBob section, Star Wars fan section, poems, books […]
Jesse Marschalk Dear editor: My name is Jesse and I am six years old. I was so upset when I looked outside on Saturday morning. Someone had stolen my Hallowe’en graves and my big orange pumpkin bag. I had raked for about one hour all by myself to fill that […]
Mary Jane Pearson Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our recent fall tea. Without the willingness of the membership to volunteer many hours, it would not have been possible. The food and baking was superb, […]
On Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, Dad passed away peacefully, with family by his side, to join his wife, Pearl, who predeceased him on Oct. 14, 2003. He was born May 27, 1928 in Winnipeg, Man. He is survived by his daughters, Val Marie, Debbi (Rod), and Terri (Kevin); son, Darren; […]
We regretfully announce the sudden passing of Clara Kliner on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Clara was enjoying her gardening chores with a dear friend when she passed. Those who bought milk and cream from her for many years knew her as an extremely kind-hearted woman with a smile for everyone. […]
VAN DER KROEF–Born to Bram and Mary Grace, nee Ans, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Ember, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on October 20, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Kay Graves on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Katie was born March 14, 1917 in Gardenton, Man. to William and Anastasia Rogoza. She was united in marriage to Harry Graves on […]
Sadly, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, Allan Christopher Big George, Asabasidonini, Atik Odoodeman, passed away at Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation. Chris was born Oct. 9, 1970 in Rainy River, Ont. and was a lifelong area resident. Chris was a kind-hearted, sociable fellow who enjoyed a good laugh with family […]
The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary deserves a hearty round of applause for fulfilling its $500,000 pledge to the local “Care Close to Home” fundraising campaign. It took five years longer than initially planned but that fact this goal was achieved at all—given the tough economic climate of late, a […]
