Betty Sivonen Dear editor: Just a few words about the new dining area for residents and visitors at Rainycrest. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29 in Fort Frances donated $10,000 for a sun room. Rainycrest bought a rocking chair, a couch, end tables, and an organ. It was a wonderful […]
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The Town of Fort Frances has its eye firmly fixed on the future with the proposed purchase of Sunny Cove Camp from the local Kiwanis Club. First and foremost, the deal will help ensure the 28-acre camp—a fixture here for 75 years—continues to be enjoyed by generations of district residents […]
Tragically, on Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009 in Fort Frances, Ont., Aldon Morphet of Fort Frances, and formerly Alberton Township, passed away at age 64. Aldon was born May 7, 1945 in Lash Township to the late Allan and Doris Morphet. He grew up on the family farm in Lash Township, […]
With regret we announce the death of Dr. Audrey Kingsmill Johnstone. She was born May 17, 1926 in Kent, England and passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 after a series of illnesses. Dr. Audrey Johnstone was raised in England, and on July 24, 1948 in England, she was […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, grandson, and brother, George Phillip “Wagoosh” Handorgan III, 16, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., at his home on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. George was born April 10, 1993 in Fort Frances to George Handorgan […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Neale Murray announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Fran; and children, Heather, Tobi, Lindsly (Darlene), and Jack Jr. Jack also will be fondly remembered […]
Cecelia Elisabeth Kast, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Cecelia was predeceased by her husband, Herman; as well as her four brothers and three sisters. She leaves to mourn three sons, Harold (Wendy), Albert (Elaine), and Mack (Nancy); two […]
In the early 1990s, controversy erupted over a push to rename Sister Kennedy Centre as “Pleasant Pastimes Place” (or something to that effect). Fortunately, clearer heads prevailed and her name continues to adorn the seniors’ centre on Nelson Street as it should. After all, you don’t name a building after […]
