Born to Graham Hunter and Nitasha Bryant, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., a girl, Bella Ann, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on May 30, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

After a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side, William “Bill” Watts passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. at the age of 79. Bill was born in Mather Township, Ont. on Oct. 30, 1930 to the late George and […]

Couchiching First Nation may be claiming victory following the decision to remove its controversial toll booth off Highway 11 on Monday night, but at what cost? True, the band accomplished what it had set out to do—gaining assurances that eight home owners will be relocated from contaminated soil and a […]

Jon Ballard Dear editor: The following is a quote by Dr. Adrian Rogers that I would like printed in Wednesday’s paper if possible: “You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without […]

Scott Stafford Dear editor: Here’s an idea that might help restore and renew the recently-clogged artery known as Highway #11. The MTO will erect an “Adopt-a-highway” sign in recognition of anyone willing to commit to the care and cleaning of this section of highway. The “Adopt-a-highway” program is a great […]

Nick Wihnan Dear editor: I wish to respond to council’s action re: taxation of local church property. Upon review of council’s intent to tax all church property, we have investigated this matter and have reached a serious conclusion, which we feel is important to share with you. The conclusion reached […]

Lena Anita Brown (nee Johnson), 52, of Pinewood, Ont., passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at the University Hospital in London, Ont. She was the beloved wife of Vernon; loving stepmother of Veronica, Tyler, and Stacey; and dear daughter of Hilkka Grouda of Sudbury, Ont. and the late Alexis Johnson. […]

With great sadness, the family of Pamela Marie Hyslop announces her passing on Thursday, May 27, 2010 in Winnipeg, Man. after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Pamela is survived by her husband of 44 years, Blaine, and their four children, Terri (Theresa Ruhl and family), Christopher Hyslop and […]

Marion Oster (nee McDougall) passed away peacefully, with her children at her side, at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. on Thursday, May 20, 2010 after a long battle with diabetes and kidney disease. Marion was born Dec. 14, 1946 in Northwestern Ontario. Marion is survived by her four children, […]

January 30, 1920 – May 23, 2010 Born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Jan. 30, 1920, Dad was an active outdoors person throughout his life. Always youthful, he was “carded” (CareCard) throughout his 70s and 80s. At age 90, Dad battled lung cancer (mesothelioma) and passed away on May 23, […]

TORKELSON–Born to Jason and Jennifer, nee Martin, of Mine Centre, Ont., a girl, Emily Rose, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. on May 28, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

FARAGHER–Born to Ken Faragher and Andrea Maxwell, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Asher Michael, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on May 27, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.