Louise Theresa Reuter (Brunetta), 80, of Stockton, Mo., passed away at the home of her son, Martin, in Bolivar, Mo. on Saturday, July 25, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Brunetta; husband, Peter; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Brunetta. She is survived by her son, Martin (Angela); […]
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Charles Frances Edward Turgeon, 64, of Fort Frances, ON passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2009 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Charlie was born in Fort Frances to Albert and Anne Turgeon. He lived here all of his life, contributing greatly to his community. As […]
All eyes will be focused on the Sorting Gap Marina for the rest of this week as our community’s biggest summer event, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, hits the water once again for what promises to be another exciting three days of top-notch fishing competition. Before our attention shifts […]
Mike Zimmerman Dear Mr. Editor: Two weeks ago, your paper carried an article on the sod-turning at the abattoir site in Emo. Thank you. You also reported an interview with a person that seems dead-set against it being constructed. This person seemingly is against any development that will benefit Emo […]
Owen Johnston Dear Mike: Please allow me to be the first to publicly thank all those involved in the “outragalaciously” successful inauguration of the Fort Frances Folk Festival (it was such a delight that a new word was needed to express it!) I would not describe myself as a “folkie,” […]
Florence Rosa Gray, nee Popowich, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on June 30, 2009 at Yuculta Lodge. Florence was born Nov. 28, 1929 to the late William and Julia Popowich. She was raised in Rainy River, Ont. and upon graduating high school, she moved to Winnipeg, Man. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Wesley Hayes, on Sunday, July 19, 2009 in Penticton, B.C. Wes was born Nov. 28, 1917 in Shell River, Man. to William J. Hayes and Frances (nee Durey). Wes married Jean Steele, the […]
Walter Fraser Durnin passed away July 2, 2009 in Ashcroft, B.C. at the age of 81. Born in Saskatoon, Sask., Walter was the oldest son of Robert Wilbur (d. 1974) and Queenie Vashti (d. 1980) in a family of seven: Jacqueline Burch (d. 1994), Beth (Leon) Brandson of Selkirk, Man., […]
DOKUCHIE-FISHER–Born to Dorothy Dokuchie and Mike Fisher, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Evan David, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on July 12, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
It is with great sadness that the family of Camillo “Cam” Belluz announces his passing on Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the arms of his beloved wife, Josephine. Camillo was born Oct. 18, 1922 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Arturo and Salute Del Bel Belluz. At the age […]
