Mabel Ann Abbott, 89, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Mabel was born April 15, 1920 in the district of Forgue in the county of Aberdeen (Scotland) to the late Annie and Donald Wilson. Mabel married Gar Abbott […]
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Pansy Jean “Pat” McCulloch, 77, beloved wife of Wm. J. McCulloch, passed away in Souris District Hospital on April 24, 2009 with her husband by her side. Pat was born Oct. 28, 1931 in Emo, Ont. to Milton George and Rose Mary Hyatt. She was the oldest of five children […]
BLACKHAWK-MOSHER–Born to Quentin and Jessie Anne, nee Blackhawk, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., a boy, Quentin Junior, weighing 8 lbs. 1.5 oz. on June 6, 2009 at La Verendyre General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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 […]
