GAVEL–Born to Kyle and Lindsey, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Jayce Philip, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. on June 22, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

BOOTH–Born to Justin and Rebecca, nee Crowe, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Andrew John, weighing 8 lbs. on June 21, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother Albert Allan Wilson Hawk with his family by his side on Friday, June 25, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital. Albert was born on April 26, 1957 in Emo, Ontario to the […]

Martin Steinbach, 90, of International Falls, MN died on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in International Falls, MN. Rev. Sue Hamly will officiate. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. […]

Dear editor: It is with great enthusiasm and appreciation that I write this letter to you. On March 7, tb!s (The Bargain Shop) launched its four-annual Paper Egg campaign with Easter Seals Canada. This campaign means a great deal to our organization as the proceeds are dedicated funds to improve […]

It is with sadness and sorrow that the family of Guy DeGagne announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle following a courageous battle with cancer at the Selkirk General Hospital on Monday, June 14, 2010 at the age of 76. The eighth child of […]

CAIN–Born to Jason and Michelle, nee Murray, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Nicholas David, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on June 15, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

VILLEBRUN–Born to Don Villebrun and Tina Geyshick, of Lac La Croix First Nation, Ont., a girl, Donelle Marilee, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. on June 13, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

TUCKER–Born to Jason and Jessica, nee Morris, of Devlin, Ont., a girl, Molly Marie, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. on June 12, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

The mood was jubilant Monday as those who worked so hard to push for a new library here finally saw their dream—and perseverance—come to fruition with the grand opening of the beautiful, state-of-the-art Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Who can blame them? It was a long, at times rocky, […]

Sal Beck Dear editor: A big thank you to all of the Grade 8 students and teachers of Robert Moore School who were on the recent Toronto trip. For eight days and seven nights we “lived” together—all 48 of us. How did we do this? Great trip planning and co-operation […]

Nancy Mapledoram-Councillor Dear editor: I have never been one to submit letters to editors, but [last week] something happened that changed my mind. My husband and I took our son out to eat at Boston Pizza for his birthday as a way to celebrate. After we placed our order, my […]