CAMPAGNA–Born to Christina Sletmoen and Jason Campagna, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Lilianna Melody, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. on March 23, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

SMITH–Born to Cheryl Perrault and Vernon Smith, of Northwest Bay First Nation, Ont., a girl, Taliah Pristine Denise, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on March 23, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MOUNTAIN–Carly Zub & TJ Mountain of Red Deer, Alberta are pleased to announce the arrival of Seth Matthew, on Feb. 1, 2010, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. Grandparents are Renae Scheirer of Fort Frances, Ont., Douglas Zub of St. Mary’s, Ont., Dale LaBelle of Devlin, Ont., great-grandparents are Art & […]

A reputation for excellent customer service always has been the cornerstone to a successful business here in Rainy River District. But it is even more crucial today when local consumers have so many options on where to spend their money, such as “outshopping” thanks to our high-flying loonie compared to […]

Bernard Cecil Paul Cousineau, 71, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Bernard was born April 29, 1938 at O’Donnell’s Hospital in Fort Frances to the late William D. […]

Mildred Brockie passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. on Friday, March 26, 2010. Mildred was born in Fort Frances on Sept. 23, 1916, the daughter of Bruce and Belle Lloyd, and sister to Bill Lloyd. She attended local schools, beginning with kindergarten, held in the […]

We are sad to announce the passing of Larry Marwick on Friday, March 26, 2010, with his loving family by his side at his home in Fort Frances, Ont., following a courageous battle with cancer. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Annette; son, Christopher Lysohirka (Blaire); […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert (Bob) Fryer, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Doreen of Fort Frances, Ont.; daughter, Doneen Moran of Calgary, Alta.; sons, Jonathan (Sonya) of Highland Park, […]

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Paul Gerard LaForest on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 52 years of age. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Janet; faithful companion, Riley; parents, Maurice and Angela LaForest; sister Maurette; brothers, Guy and John; nieces and nephews, […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Bradley Councillor (Kakiingepines) announces his passing on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at his residence in Stanjikoming First Nation. Brad was born Jan. 21, 1968 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late John and May Black. He had lived all his life […]

Kenneth Stancey Ogden, 69, of 630 Thompson St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with […]

It’s early yet, and Fort Frances residents have a reputation of doing things “last minute,” but it is troubling to note that no one has yet tossed their hat into the ring to run for town council or either of the local school boards almost three months after nominations first […]