Rudolf K.F. Zeitlhofer Dear sir: In regard to the recent controversy about the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre, it is apparent that many people do not understand what lies at the heart of the issue. Simply put, it is a political problem for our town council. They […]

Karen Higgins Dear sir: Thank you to the honest person who turned in my purse at Tim Hortons on Friday, May 1. It was very appreciated! Signed, Karen Higgins Burlington, Ont.

Darrel Westover, 62, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the Emo Hospital in Emo with his family by his side. Darrel was born Jan. 2, 1947 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the Late Donavon and Jessie Westover. Darrel was united in marriage to Dorothy […]

Beverly May Godin (nee Johnson), 65, of Medicine Hat, Alta., passed away in hospital on Friday, May 8, 2009 with family at her side. Beverly leaves to cherish her memory three daughters and four grandchildren, Pamela Godin of Tofield, Alta. and her three children, Crystal, Rachael, and Michael, Lisa (Rick) […]

In loving memory of Delia Mason, who passed away at the age of 99 years on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Delia was born July 21, 1909 in Vassar, Man. and moved to Fort Frances in 1928. Delia worked as children’s librarian at […]

Gordy Plasky, 65, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at his home. He was born Oc. 17, 1943 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was raised in Fort Frances and graduated from Falls High School. Gordy was united in marriage to the former Mary Hickey on Nov. […]

DOWTY–Born to Derek and Christina, nee York, of International Falls, MN., a girl, Brooklyne Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on May 4, 2009 at Falls Memorial Hospital, International Falls, MN. Grandparents are Bill and Rosemarie York and Kevin and Shelby Dowty.

BENINGER–Born to Courtney Bazinet and Murray Beninger, a boy, Gage Christopher, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on May 4, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.

HILL–Born to Brad and Nicole, nee Jewell, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Duncan Michael, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. on May 2, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

HAWK–Born to Justine Chiefson and Nelson Hawk, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Azriel, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. on April 28, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

EGAN–Born to David and Nicole, nee Whalen, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Matthew David, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on April 26, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Terri Lynn McLellan, 52, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in her childhood home on Mother’s Day (Sunday May 10, 2009) after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Terri was born Nov. 8, 1956 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Neva and Emil Santine. She was raised […]