It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Vera Bell Oster announce her sudden passing on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Vera was born Oct. 1, 1928 to the late Kate and George Tatreault in Rainy River, Ont. She grew […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce Art McMillen passed away at the Monfort Hospital on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Merko (Shine). He also was pre-deceased by his mother, father, and his brothers, Don, Wayne, and Bob. Art is […]

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Brian (Wayne) Beacham, on Monday, March 9, 2010 at age 42. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Brian and Margaret Beacham of Sioux Narrows, Ont.; his children, Matthew, […]

Kenneth J. Egan Dear sir: The headline in our local Fort Frances Times on March 10, 2010 read “Community effort key to doctor drive.” This was followed by a comprehensive article on a report by Geoff Gillon, for which he is to be commended. The “community effort” suggestion seems to […]

Betty Sivonen Dear editor: Just a few words to have my say about the meals at Rainycrest. I sure do agree with Shirley Russell’s and June Caul’s letters. We sure don’t need cold eggs for breakfast, or pork chops that are like a piece of wood, or mashed potatoes that […]

Dear editor: The 1st Fort Frances Sparks are asking people from across Rainy River District to join us on April 14 by wearing pink as a way to stand up and say “no” to bullying. Bullies are really bad. They make us feel sad and mad. Small kids, big kids, […]

MENSON–Born to Marcella Spoon and Vernon Menson, of Seine River First Nation, Ont., a girl, Joelle Diamond, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on March 27, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ANDERSON–Born to Alicia Nordon and Ryan Anderson, of Rainy River, Ont., a boy, Karsyn Timothy Robert, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on March 26, 2010 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

JOHNSON–Born to Michael Johnson and Michelle Gouliquer, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Makaylee Nicole, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on March 25, 2010 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ROSE–Born to Nicolette Williamson and Merv Rose Jr., of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Preston Hunter, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on March 24, 2010 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

STRACHAN–Born to Melissa Brusven and Travis Strachan, a girl, Kailyn Marie, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on March 24, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

VANDERMEER–Born to John and Cheryl, nee Yerxa, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Nathaniel David, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on March 24, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.