Mike Kemper Dear editor: Thanks to Peggy Revell for her very clever interview, and to the Fort Frances Times for the physicalities. Thanks to Doug and Blair from Betty’s, who not only are savvy businessmen but also great supporters of local arts. Thanks to every friend who bought one of […]
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Capt. Angel Sandoval-Silva Dear editor: The summer has quickly come to an end and students everywhere have returned to the classroom. For many families, this is an exciting time of the year. Children look forward to back-to-school shopping and starting extracurricular activities. However, there also are many families in this […]
It is with great sadness that the family of John Baranowski announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. after losing a courageous battle against cancer. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. John was born June […]
Carol Jean Driscoll, 69, of Nett Lake, Mn., passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 in Rochester, Mn. after a lengthy illness. She grew up on Basswood Lake and in Ely, Mn. She lived in Fort Frances, Ont., and later in Thunder Bay, Ont., where she completed her education, and was […]
Ila Merle Gibson, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at the Extended Care Wing of the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. She was born Aug. 5, 1923 in La Vallee, Ont. Ila moved as a young girl with her family to Emo, Ont. in 1926. Ila […]
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Demianiw, 88, our father, grandfather, and friend. John passed away peacefully in the early-morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. John was a life-long resident of Fort Frances, Ont. until living […]
David James Thornton, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Dave was born March 23, 1939 in Rainy River, Ont. to the late George and Grace Thornton. Dave and his parents later moved to Kenora, Ont., where he grew up. Dave married his “American Beauty,” Eva Ann Hengemuehler, […]
Mary Franko, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born April 7, 1933 in Arbakka, Man. to the late Alicey and Mike Gushulak. Mary lived in Sirko, Man. with her parents, brothers, and sisters, later moving to […]
David Fontana Dear editor: I am writing you this letter out of my genuine concern regarding the health and welfare of the floor staff members here at Rainycrest, in particular those who are working on the east wing. Over the past two-three months, I have noted there has been increased […]
