It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Nels Arnold Stewart on Monday, June 1, 2009 at his residence on the Seine River after a short illness. Nels was born Aug. 26, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Amanda and John Stewart. He started […]

TOLLEY–Born to Brian and Tara, nee Wowchuk, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Erin Rose, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. on May 29, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

BOSHKAYKIN–Born to Stacy Kabatay and Carrie Boshkaykin, of Mine Centre, Ont., a girl, Layna Frances, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on May 28, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

COPENACE–Born to Matthew and Shannon, nee Kelly, of Onigaming F.N., Ont., a boy, Jakob Wayne, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. on May 28, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MORRISSEAU–Born to Jenna Tucker and Todd Morrisseau, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Noah Trystan Thomas, weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz. on May 27, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MARTIN–Born to Nathan and Esther, nee Musselman, of Stratton, Ont., a boy, Karlyn Michael, weighing 9 lbs. 7 oz. on May 27, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

LEBEL–Born to Pete and Brienne, nee McFarland, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, McKinley Jean, weighing 8 lbs., on May 25, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

LAFLEUR–Born to Jeff and Amy, nee Trovarello, of Woodstock, Ont., Tyler Mark, weighing 7 lbs. and 19 3/4” long on May 16, 2009 . Grandparents are Mark and Patti LaFleur & Barb and Luch Trovarello.

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Campbell Howden, 66, announces his passing on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at his residence in Fort Frances, Ont. Robert was born in Winnipeg, Man. on July 29, 1942 to the late Marj and Lorrie Howden. Upon completion of high school […]

Stanley Bruyere, 87, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Stanley was born in Couchiching First Nation, where he resided his entire life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. As per his request, there […]

Darcy Banman Dear editor: It is with great appreciation that I write this letter. Back on March 16, The Bargain! Shop kicked off our third-annual Paper Egg campaign with Easter Seals Canada. Nationally, we set a goal to raise $200,000, which was to be achieved by donations from The Bargain! […]

Jacquie Csik Dear editor: The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary would like to take their hats off to the businesses and generous citizens of Fort Frances once again. Without the support and donations that you generously gave to us on Friday, May 15, our “tag day” would not have had the […]