Janice Beazley Dear sir: Thanks to the enormous response from the people of the North West LHIN, our “Share Your Story, Shape Your Care” community engagement project has won an international award. The project was recognized as the Innovation using Technology Award in the annual International Core Values Awards of […]
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Viv O’Donnell Dear Mike: I would like to comment regarding the recent presentation to town council regarding helping seniors with removing the snow ridge after the plow comes by their residence. We are being encouraged by government to remain in our homes yet this problem is one which has not […]
Capt. Marlene Sandoval Dear editor: This weekend, we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our families and enjoying a wonderful feast of turkey and pumpkin pie. Yet there are some families in our district who won’t celebrate Thanksgiving because they can’t afford to buy a turkey and all the fixings […]
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 […]
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 […]
