Blake Nicol, 85, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Born on July 4, 1924 in Winnipeg, Man., he was raised and educated in Fort Frances, Ont. Blake married Elsie Isberg on Sept. 30, 1949. Blake worked as district […]
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It is with great sorrow that the friends of Bill Punshon announce his passing on Sunday, March 21, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 20, 1946 in Toronto, Ont. His passions in life were shooting the breeze with friends, fishing, camping, bowling, and volunteering for […]
John Albert Whiddon, 77, passed away suddenly, but peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre due to surgical complications. Survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Darlene; his children, Chris (Russ), Karen (Rob), and Kevin (Kelly); […]
June Caul Dear editor: Thank you for allowing me space to voice a great concern for our seniors. And a big thanks to Shirley Russell for lighting a fire under me to finally write to you and the public. If you were to walk into Rainycrest and read the daily […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Albert Morrison (Be-baam-aat-ta-ge-ga-bow), 71, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Albert was born Feb. 3, 1939 at Seine River, Ont. to the late Gilbert Oshawee and Ida Morrison. He had lived […]
Given the myriad of serious issues town council is grappling with, what was the hot-button topic of the past week? Whether or not the town should allow wedding receptions at Sunny Cove Camp. The underlying question is whether the town should be in competition with private-sector businesses? Paul Noonan, owner […]
Riding his beloved motor-assisted bicycle on a spring weather afternoon less than a kilometre from home, Gene Stoltzfus completed his journey on Earth on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. He was born Feb. 1, 1940. He had yearned and worked for peace and justice around the world every day, and he […]
Marilyn Ruth Malmstrom, of Brandon, Man., was called home to her Lord, passing away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Marilyn was born Jan. 20, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ont. Marilyn was predeceased by her mother, Ruth Claudia Kliner (nee Burron). She is survived by her husband, George, of Brandon, […]
In loving memory of Garnet James Froome, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who went peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Garnet was born in Bergland, Ont. on Sept. 1, 1933. He was the third eldest […]
