It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Doris Marion Foster (Edberg), 70, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Doris was born May 16, 1939 in Bergland, Ont. to the late Arvid and Julia […]
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Jack Elliott To the editor, Once again the little Town of Rainy River showed the district how to throw a party. “Railroad Daze” was a roaring success thanks to the effort and dedication of a super bunch of volunteers. The parade, the ball tournament, big tent entertainment, games, rides, the […]
Ken Grynol Dear editor, Having read the Anderson’s fencing problem, I side with them. Council upheld the fence bylaw but there are so many hedges over this height limit in town. So far, the bylaw officer has not done anything about it. You have to pull out into oncoming traffic […]
Dianne Nordstrom Dear editor: Once again Fort Frances High School has failed its students. During the recent academic awards assembly at the high school, pens had not been ordered for three very deserving students. Their names made it to the list at the assembly, at least. This mistake was reported […]
Joyce Young Dear editor: The Northern Therapeutic Riding program needs help from a retired farmer or a knowledgeable person of farming equipment to help us take our hay off this year. Due to an accident last June, I’m still not able to operate the tractor. If anyone can help us […]
While the board of directors of this year’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship have been hard at work for almost a year, the heavy lifting begins this week with the erection of the site. When it comes to volunteering, people often ask, “What is in it for me?” Students who […]
Lalah A. Asplund (Alexander), age 74, of Grand Rapids, Mn. went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 10, 2009. She was born in International Falls and also lived in Britt, Mn. prior to moving to Grand Rapids in 2008. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, […]
The family is very saddened to announce the passing of their mother, Evelyn Wolframe, on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Born in Emo, Ont. on Feb. 1, 1936 to Colin and Myra McDonald, she married Allan Wolframe on May 11, 1954. Mom and Dad lived in many places around Northwestern Ontario […]
Beatrice Hammond, 99, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne Street, Fort Frances, Ontario passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 at her residence. Bea is survived by her son, Stan and his wife, Monika, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and special friend, Tyra. She was predeceased […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Gale Donaldson announces his passing on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Gale was born Aug. 16, 1922 in Nokomis, Sask. to Jasper Marlin Donaldson and Doris May (Mould) Donaldson. The family returned to […]
