LEONARD–Born to Janine Copenace and Jamie Leonard, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Carmen Emma, weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. on November 26, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Marie A. Hyatt of Fort Frances entered into rest at the age of 81. Marie was born Dec. 4, 1927 in Fort Frances to the late John and Prozina Mutz. After her mother’s passing, Marie was […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and best friend, Orval Allan Lougheed, on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at the Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, Ont. Orval was born Nov. 11, 1924 in Carpenter Township to the […]
After a lengthy illness, R. Earl Marsh passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 in Calgary, Alta. at the age of 82. Earl was born Oct. 29, 1926 in Sleeman, Ont., and is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Heather; son-in-law, Trevor Battle; sisters, Mildred Marsh and Betty Hagarty; brother-in-law, Alvin Hagarty; […]
Mom peacefully passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Born on Jan. 5, 1917 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Ed and Alma Roy, Mom spent most of her life in Fort Frances with the exception of three years in Prince Rupert, B.C. and three […]
The year opened with the surprisingly bitter byelection campaign (eventually won by Ken Perry over former town councillor Todd Hamilton), which then spawned a heated—and at times nasty—debate over whether a “succession” bylaw should be adopted to fill future council vacancies. And it ends with residents facing a municipal tax […]
Peacefully on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, Garnett Adam Neilson of Rainycrest in Fort Frances, Ont. passed away with Vivian, his wife of 62 years, at his side. Garnett was born Jan. 29, 1926 on the Neilson homestead in Sifton Township. He grew up there hunting and fishing and contributing to […]
Andrew Michael Spellman, 20, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Andrew was born Jan. 27, 1988 in Winnipeg, Man. He was an avid outdoorsperson who enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing. He was looking forward to a career […]
Wm. KrukoskiAllan T. Bedard Dear editor: We just reviewed articles on taxation, user fees, and the problems regarding the severe impact of a major industry receiving a huge municipal tax reduction—and the cost of those taxes being shifted onto the Fort Frances residential ratepayer. Councillors are crying it’s tax time […]
Shannon Strachan Dear editor: Hi, my name is Shannon Strachan and I provide child care in my home, and just recently started with a family with two great little boys. This is just a small story about one of them that I think really will strike home with many of […]
Wanda Vivian Wise, 86, of 901 Shevlin Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. She was born Aug. 3, 1922, in Chokio, Mn. to the late Edward and Helen Schmidt. Wanda grew up and attended school in Herman, Mn., where she lived on the family […]
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, Vivian Adeline Smith, of Rainy River, Ont., went to be with her Lord at the age of 88 years. Vivian was born April 21, 1920 to John Victor (JV) Smith and Ruth Ericson in Minnedosa, Man. She moved to Rainy River with her family as […]
