Kathleen Morrison Dear editor: On Wednesday, March 4, I and many Canadians watched on CBC TV two news stories that have generated a lot of feelings: the tragic and devastating events of Ashley Smith, who successfully committed suicide on Oct. 19, 2007 while in an isolated cell in Kingston Correctional […]
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper was brimming with optimism in Brampton yesterday, where he delivered a speech in which he said the current economic crisis is “an opportunity to position ourselves so that when the recovery comes, we’re among the first to catch the wave.” This may well prove to be […]
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Doris Law, announce her passing on Monday, March 2, 2009 at her residence at 550 Osborne St. in Fort Frances, Ont. Doris was born Aug. 2, 1917 at Insinger, Sask. to the late Nick and Mary Serediuk. She spent her […]
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 […]
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 […]
