Frances Brown, 81, of Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence on Monday, July 6, 2009. Frances was born Oct. 12, 1927 at Stanjikoming First Nation to the late Mizhkahick and Jim Banks Sr. She had lived most of her life in Rainy River […]
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In loving memory of Edwin Raymond Erickson, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Ada Erickson; wife, Leona, on Feb. 7, 2008; son, Marvin in 1986; son-in-law, Wayne Halverson; […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Victor Tolen announces his passing on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. He was born March 9, 1922 in Gameland, Ont. to Anna (nee Anderson) and John Tolen. Vic is survived by […]
Betty Joyce Graham (nee Fry) was born Aug. 17, 1931 in St. Catharines, Ont. On Sept. 24, 1948, she was wed to Donald C. Graham and their marriage was blessed with six children: Donna (Mrs. Thomas Graham) of Morinville, Alta., Ms. Sandy Graham Schuett of Sarnia, Ont., Brian of Sarnia, […]
It’s said there’s an exception to every rule—except when it comes to a municipal bylaw. One certainly can feel for Marie and Lynwood Anderson, who had sought—and received—permission from the town last winter to erect a fence to protect their Sixth Street East property from damage being caused by munching […]
Dr. Bob Lidkea Dear Mike: The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances sends congratulations to the “Relay for Life!” In spite of the downturn in the world economy, the organizers, participants, and the donors came through with another great drive for cancer research money. The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances again […]
Barb Jodoin Dear editor: I appreciate the opportunity to use a small space in your newspaper to pass on a big thank you! Once again, FFHS graduates were given the gift of a “chem-free” celebration. As a volunteer on the committee, I am now aware of the tremendous amount of […]
MAJOR-DONALDSON–Born to Angela Major and Gerald Donaldson, of Big Grassy F.N. Ont., a girl, Precious Angel Heavenly Rose, weighing 11 lbs. on June 25, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.






