Peacefully, with his family by his side, Stanley R. Nelson, 73, formerly of Bergland, Ont., passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Stanley was born Aug. 18, 1936 to the late Floyd and Lillian Nelson. He grew up in Bergland and had […]
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Mrs. Joanne Westra (nee Price), of Edmonton, Alta., passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Joanne is survived by her loving family: husband, John Westra; daughter, Candice; son, Robert (Arlette); mother, Florence Price; sister, Pamela (Paul); and brother, Warren (Lloy). Also surviving are two nieces; stepchildren, Anthony (Patty), Derek (Cori), John, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Delbo announces her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at Rainycrest in Fort Frances, Ont. Rita was born Sept. 5, 1922 in Nipigon, Ont. She was raised in Fort William, Ont., where she met the love of her life, Joe […]
It is with great sadness for her family and friends to announce the passing of Renée Jeanne O’Brien-Boswell. Renée was a bright light and a ray of sunshine to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by her son, Christopher (Carrie-Lynn); parents, Marty and Cheryl O’Brien of Kelowna, B.C.; […]
The family of Ingrid Christiansen, 91, of Fort Frances, Ont., are sad to announce her passing on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Ingrid was born Jan. 31, 1918 in Morsil, Jamtland, Sweden to the late Karl and Marta Lindholm. She came to Canada […]
Ken Boshcoff Dear editor: On my most recent regular visit to the district, I was again impressed and inspired by the sense of community that continues to thrive in Fort Frances and area. This time it was at the Fort Frances Lakers’ game, where the spirit of building a community-owned […]
Al Peterson Dear editor: I am very concerned about the sidewalk renovations carried out on Portage Avenue. I am not condemning the sidewalk contractor for the work performed on the sidewalk given the circumstances he was left to work with. As a matter of fact, if not for this contractor, […]
Glen Mounk Dear Mike: I have been very fortunate to become involved with the Muskie football team. I had coached other sports previous to this, with fairly good success. One of the most memorable persons I coached in Fort Frances became the top high school rower in North America—and a […]
Barb Rousseau Dear Mike: It is with a happy heart that I say “thank you” to the residents of Fort Frances and surrounding areas for their continued generous support in making our annual coat drive such a huge success again this year. Our coat drive continues to grow every year. […]
Given the rash of depressing economic news of late, both nationally and on the local front, it’s comforting to see that a major corporation—Boston Pizza International—has faith in the future of Fort Frances. The opening of its long-awaited restaurant/sports bar here this week is a welcome addition to King’s Highway […]
The high-profile death of a Toronto teen, an otherwise healthy hockey player who succumbed rapidly to the H1N1 virus over the weekend, is a chilling example of the potential seriousness of the swine ’flu pandemic that has been sweeping the globe since the spring. But with word parents are now […]
Ken Grynol Dear editor: As the work on the new public school gets into full gear, I will ask again: Will the Rainy River District School Board come clean and let the residents of this district know where and what has transpired to the missing funds from Fort Frances High […]
