Ernest Clifford Thompson of 1210 Strachan Place, Fort Frances, Ontario passed away unexpectedly in La Verendrye Hospital on February 17, 2009. He was born at home in Fort Frances on May 13, 1925 to Fred and Caroline Thompson. He was raised in Fort Frances as one of eight children. He […]
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David Kircher Dear editor: The Rainy River District School Board, in its response to my last letter, stated that: “Our media release pertained to failing to report the faulty monitor which was the direct cause of the charge.” Therefore I submitted the following to the board: To Mr. Belluz, chair […]
Ruth Caldwell Dear editor: On Friday, Feb. 13, the Friends of the Library held their annual Valentine bake sale at the Fort Frances Public Library. This event has been held every year at this time of the year since the group formed in 1997. As convener, I would like to […]
Ralph Hagen, 79, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at his residence in Emo, Ont. Ralph was born on the family farm in Blackhawk, Ont. to the late John and Nora Hagen. He was one of 11 children. He loved the outdoors, and enjoying hunting and trapping. His […]
Edith Alice Tarling (nee Peters) passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 in her 72nd year after a short but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, Peter, of Mactier, Ont.; dear son, Derek (Terry) of Sylvan Lake, Alta.; […]
Thelma Fadden, formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre Long-Term Care at the age of 77. Thelma was born Sept. 9, 1931 in Morson, Ont. to the late Hugh and Blanche Morrison. She was united in marriage to Lloyd […]
It is with great sadness from family and friends to announce the sudden passing of Linda Joyce Starling (nee Rose) on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. after fighting a courageous and lengthy battle with Aplastic Anemia. She was born […]
Keith Eldon Farmer, of Warburg, Alta., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 22, 1943 in Emo, Ont. Keith was known for his big heart and open door. Everyone was always welcome at his […]
