Florrie Sybil Rahn (nee Lauzon), of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances at the age of 81. Florrie was born Oct. 16, 1927 in Nelles Township, Ont. to the late Antoine and Florrie Lauzon. Florrie worked for many years […]
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Carol Joyce Ogden, 71, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. with her family at her side. Her final days were spent in the Atikokan General Hospital under the care of compassionate nurses. Born April 13, 1937 in Midnight Lake, […]
Edith Haw (nee Stang), beloved wife of Bradley Haw of North Branch, Ont., passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Edith was born in Rainy River to the late William and Myrtle Stang in 1933 and lived all her adult life […]
Frank Edward “Ted” McDonald passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 surrounded by his devoted wife, family, and dear friends. He was born in Fort William, Ont. on Nov 29, 1935 to Vona and John McDonald. He was raised […]
Teresa Margaret Stefansson (nee McCafferty) passed away in St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 after a three-year battle with cancer. Teresa was born July 7, 1928 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Henry and Florence (Kelly) McCafferty. After successfully completing King’s Business College in Port Arthur, […]
Town council is in a tough bind these days as its wrestles with its 2009 budget and, as such, it’s understandable no stone is being left unturned in efforts to save money. A suggestion to cut back staffing hours at the Fort Frances Museum, however, appears to be a case […]
Andrew Szell Dear editor: In these troubled times of a crumbling economy, job losses, and financial woes, there is much finger-pointing going on and no shortage of “expert” advice or explanation from the so-called experts. If an alien would observe our society, he/she/it quickly would see that everything is revolving […]
Born to David and Tamsyn (Wright) of Calgary, AB., a girl, Arissai Tamsyn, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. on February 13, 2009. at Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB. Maternal grandparents are Janice & Robin Wright, of Fort Frances, Ont., and Paternal grandparents Jane & Bob Rogers, of Wandin, Australia.
Roxy Millett & Joshua Tucker announce the arrival of their baby girl Oasis Akira Millett-Tucker, born February 19, 2009 at 4:22 p.m. at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont., weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 18 1/2″ long. Proud grandparents are Lee & Aimee Millett and Rick & Julie […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Marvin “Marv ” Olson on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Marv was born Oct. 20, 1929 in Sprague, Man. to Ernest and Anna Olson. Dad was raised in Sprague, and started […]
Edward Peter Bond, 64, of 631 Church S., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Peter was born Dec. 31, 1944 on the kitchen table in Toronto, Ont. He was a very good math and science student, graduating from the […]
Evelyn Godin, 69 of, Rainy River, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Evelyn was born Nov. 26, 1939 in Rainy River, Ont. In earlier years, Evelyn worked as a waitress at a tourist camp on Lake of the Woods. On April […]
