It is with great sadness that the family of Armaline R. “Mackie” Mainville announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 at her home. Armaline was born Aug. 30, 1940 in Couchiching First Nation to the late Frederick and Clara Mainville. She was raised in Couchiching, attending residential school as a […]
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It is with great sorrow that the family of David Woodgate, 85, announces his passing on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. David was born Nov. 16, 1924 in Emo, Ont. to David and Elizabeth Woodgate. He was united in marriage to Lauretta […]
Horst Zuhlsdorf, 74, of Emo, Ont., passed away at his residence on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Horst was born in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 9, 1935 and immigrated to Canada in 1956. Horst moved to Rainy River District in 1974, where he taught music to students throughout the community. He […]
Kudos to the local Business Improvement Association for taking the bull by the horns over what to do about the old Rainy Lake Hotel—the former grand lady of Scott Street now reduced to a derelict eyesore epitomizing the ever-creeping demise of our downtown core. Sitting empty for almost five years, […]
Michael J. Baranowski Dear editor: I have read the “Letters to the Editor” section since the Fort Frances Times was located where the Canada Customs entrance is today and right across from the Empire Hotel that was demolished and replace by the tourist information bureau. I believe that the “Letters” […]
Jackie Guimond Dear Mr. Editor: I find it curious that, of the 22 local churches posting their times of worship weekly in your paper, only eight of them indicate that all are welcome. Hmmm. Is this perhaps because the pews in the other 14 churches are filled, in which case […]
M. Macklem Dear editor, On my recent visit to Fort Frances, “my hometown,” I was delighted to see its progress. The cleanliness, the improved roads, and the beautiful riverfront really made me feel so proud of my town. Touring the fabulous library, I was in awe of the facilities. The […]
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, it is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Richard Meades on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 at Health Sciences Centre at the age of 51. Richard, who lived in Winnipeg, Man., will be lovingly remembered by Marielle, his wife of 18 […]
The family is sad to announce the passing of Gwen Ogier (nee Hele) at the Rainycrest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ont, on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Gwen was born on August 7, 1954 in Fort Frances Ont. She married Harold Ogier on July 17, 1999. Gwen is survived by […]
