Diane Maxey Dear editor: Another Christmas season of music has come to an end. It has been a most wonderful two months of rehearsals and performances for all my groups. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank each and every one of the participants. They have shown […]

Not many people are likely to shed a tear when we close the book on 2009 at midnight tomorrow. On top of a deep recession that was ravaging the country, the local economy took an extra hit back in the spring with word AbitibiBowater was filing for bankruptcy protection—leaving many […]

Lois Nikkel (nee Kelso), 74, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont. and Gimli, Man., went to her eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at the Charleswood Care Centre in Winnipeg, Man. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Edward Nikkel of Winnipeg, Man.; daughter, Linda Nicolson of Winnipeg, Man. […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rene Alphonse Langlais, 41, on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. Rene was born July 26, 1968 in Emo, Ont. to Alphonse and Annette (Sanche) Langlais, the youngest of 11 children. Rene grew up on the family farm in Pinewood, […]

Enrico (Rico) Perin, 95, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, formerly of 1008 Walker Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at his residence on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Rico was born Sept. 29, 1914 in Cordenons, Italy to Joe and Angelina Perin. He was the youngest son of a […]

In loving memory of Gordon Owen McLeod, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1933. Gordon was a successful business owner and a long-time member of the millwright union. His millwright profession gave […]

Enos R. Nighswander, 68, of Barwick, Ont., passed away suddenly at the Woodside Mennonite Church following the worship service on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. He was born Sept. 24, 1941 at Stouffville, Ont. to Fred and Ada (Reesor) Nighswander. On April 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to Arlene […]

Allen Aubrey Zubko passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 with his family by his side. Al was born on Saturday, May 26, 1934 in Stenen, Sask. Al worked for the Canadian government for 36 years, retiring in 1992 from the Sault Ste. Marie office. Al moved to Blind […]

OSTER–Born to Jeremy and Lindsey, nee Norris, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Camron Bradley, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on December 15, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ENNS–Born to Heather Hawkins and Jake Enns, of Nestor Falls, Ont., a boy, Hudson Stephen, weighing 8 lbs. on December 11, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MOSBECK–Born to Scott and Michelle, nee Medwechuk, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Kate Armine, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. on December 10, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MEEKS–Born to Jared and Amanda, nee Nardari, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Aubrey Jenna, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on December 10, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.