MCTAVISH–Born to Graham and Aimee, nee Collins, of Devlin, Ont., a boy, Aiden Graham Paul, weighing 8 lbs. 5 oz. on June 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Samuel Voutt, 61, on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jon was born July 24, 1947 in St. Steven, N.B. There he was raised by his mother, Jean, with his brothers, Vance […]
Roy Forsythe, 87, of Alberton Township, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with heart disease, with his family by his side, on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. That he survived for 16 months from time of diagnosis is a tribute to […]
The husband of Judy LeGarde, along with her family (Yerxa), sorrowfully announce the passing of Judy Ann LeGarde, 47, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., on Monday, June 1, 2009 at her residence. Judy was born Nov. 23, 1961 in Fort Frances. On […]
Glen Dale To the editor: The current hardships endured by families of area mill workers and forestry labour force are compelling. These have received a deserved and respectful hearing at MP John Rafferty’s well-attended “town hall” sessions. Promised financial settlements are in question; contractors’ faint hope of past due remuneration […]
Tiffany Whalen Dear editor: Recently, the Youth Action Alliance was informed of its program funds being eliminated and the program being cancelled as of Aug. 31, 2009. The program started in June, 2005, and for the last four years it has taught many youth how to advocate and create change […]
Evidently the provincial government doesn’t abide by the well-known adage: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Youth Action Alliances across the province, including the local branch, have worked hard to convey the health risks of tobacco products, particularly to fellow teens, since their inception in 2005. They have lobbied […]
Jessie Hughes (nee Cay), 83, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre with her family by her side. Jessie was born in Inverness, Scotland on Aug. 17, 1925 to the late William and Alice Cay. Jessie was a draper’s […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of George Ottertail, 81, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. with his family by his side. George was born Nov. 5, 1927 at Lac La Croix First Nation. George was predeceased by […]
