Thys Sinninghe passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after suffering a stroke. Thys was born Aug. 2, 1922 in The Netherlands. After marrying Thea Wiersema, they immigrated to Canada in 1951. They spent two years in Winnipeg, Man., then moved to Atikokan, […]
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Allan Gary Elliott passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Regional Health Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. at the age of 69. Al was born on June 21, 1940 to the late Chesley and Dorothy Elliott. He was one of 12 children. Al had many friends’ young and old […]
John (Jack) Alfred Ramier, 83, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, formerly of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. He was born Oct. 15, 1926 in Minneapolis, Mn., the first-born son of John […]
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 […]
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, […]
