It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Zub announces his passing on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Roy was born Oct. 22, 1927 in Fort Frances to the late John and Katrina Zub. He was united in marriage to Joyce Thesenvitz […]
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Lynn Marie (Carlson) Bruyere, 56, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tenn. Lynn is survived by her husband, Sterling Bruyere; sons, Bryan (Theresa) Carlson and Jason (Rachel) Carlson; and grandson, Rogis. Also surviving are her sisters, Debbie Carlson and Valerie Smith; brothers, Greg […]
Harold “Sonny” William Carmody entered the Lord’s presence on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. He was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on April 6, 1922. Harold grew up in Canada, became a U.S. citizen, and joined the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. In 1945, Harold married Marian Elizabeth Carroll […]
Mary Monrean, 83, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in International Falls with her family by her side. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in International Falls, with Pastor Eric […]
Robert Louis Turgeon passed away peacefully at Southwood Hospice in Calgary, Alta. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2009. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, his remains were cremated under the supervision of his three children. Robert Turgeon was born April 26, 1928 in Fort Frances, Ont. Bob and his wife, Ruth (Olson), […]
Christa Little Dear editor: Oct. 18-24 is Canadian Foster Family Week, which is dedicated to honouring the challenging, yet rewarding, job undertaken by foster families in Rainy River District. Foster families are essential to the work that takes place at Family and Children’s Services, and without the constant care and […]
Directors of the Borderland Racing Association Dear editor: During Fan Appreciation Night on Sept. 12 at the Emo Speedway, the ambulance was called to leave on two different occasions during the racing program. Due to the high cost of having a dedicated ambulance, the Borderland Racing Association has had to […]
Michael J. Baranowski Dear editor: Yesterday (Oct. 20) was the deadline to decide whether the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship will continue to operate or drop out. The Kenora Bass International was in the same predicament a few years ago, but was able to get a practically new committee. Hopefully, […]
Ken Grynol To Mike: As the finishing touches of road construction close to an end, I noticed that a local contractor was doing the sidewalks on the north side of Scott Street, and both sides east and west on the 500 block of Portage Avenue. This contractor is only doing […]
Douglas W. Judson Dear editor: Last week’s “news” column submitted by John Rafferty amounts to little more than manufactured truths and veiled hypocrisy. Without doubt, the accuracy of Conservative MP Dona Cadman’s mailing about Rafferty’s support of the long-gun registry must be upsetting to our New Democrat MP, but readers […]
Ruth Rogoza Dear Mr. Editor: Would the man (thief) who was seen taking away my cement donkey and cart from 1017 Portage Ave., and putting it in his expensive black Chevrolet Avalanche truck, please bring it back. If you can afford that expensive truck, you should be able to go […]
