FOURNIER–Born to Jordan Fournier and Jennifer Kivimaki, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Marjanna Maija Renate, weighing 9 lbs. 6 oz. on May 5, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Michelle George Dear editor: As a member of the Robert Moore parent/school council, I would like to commend the teaching staff associated with the recent drama production of “Annie.” Your dedication and commitment in promoting the arts has provided students with an opportunity for positive self-expression and self-confidence. Your efforts […]

Eric Lundmark Dear editor: Chief Chuck McPherson intends to set up a toll booth on Highway 11 where it passes through the Couchiching First Nation due to several grievances he has with the federal government. He states that “over the last 50 years since the construction of the Noden Causeway, […]

Charlie Tarrant Dear editor: I am a 79-year-old Canadian citizen of Irish and English extraction, born and raised in Canada. I started working when I was 13 years old to help support my family and put food on the table when times were tough and we often were hungry. I […]

Very few issues town council grapples with are black and white. There are divergent viewpoints to consider, not to mention concerns about setting a precedent that might come back to haunt the current council or a future one. And of course, there will always be someone who doesn’t agree with […]

Sadly, the family wishes to announce the sudden passing of Tom Judson, of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Tom was born and raised in Emo, and was the third child to Linton and Marion Judson. Tom married Wendy Moore on Aug. 29, 1964 and they celebrated many happy […]

Evelyn Mary Whalen (nee Armstrong) passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at her residence at 550 Osborne St. in Fort Frances, Ont. Evelyn was born Thursday, April 21, 1921 on the family farm in Stratton, Ont. to the late Pat and Loretta […]

WREGGITT–Born to Josh and Erinne, nee Shaw, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, McKenna Jacqueline Grace, weighing 8 lbs. 7.5 oz. on May 8, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

RICHES–Born to Wayne and Jana, nee Gushulak, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Paisley Katherine, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on May 6, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

WEBB–Born to Jason Webb and Natasha Nault, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Briiana Cheryl, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on May 5, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

GOODFELLOW–Born to Bruce Goodfellow and Jennifer McCormick, of Pinewood, Ont., a boy, Jordy Nathanial Robert, weighing 10 lbs. 1 oz. on May 4, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

TEEPLE–Born to Daniel and Julia, nee Palson, of Blackhawk, Ont., a boy, Jameson Ellard, weighing 9lbs. 5 oz. on May 3, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.