Fort Frances has long considered itself a hockey town—and certainly we’ve had a number of players excel at the national and collegiate levels over the years. They now serve as tremendous role models for local youngsters suiting up in minor hockey knowing they, too, can succeed through hard work and […]
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Douglas Byron Stuart, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Byron was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Emo, Ont. to the late Charles and Maude Stuart He spent 12 years in Dryden, Ont., but had lived most of […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend, Lynn John McPherson. Lynn was born June 20, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late John and Clara McPherson. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at La […]
We regret the passing of our sister, Elsie Kliner, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. Elsie was born on July 1, 1924 in Fort Frances, Ont. She attended school in Miscampbell, Ont., and was a member of the Miscampbell Women’s Institute. She was an excellent gardner, and her flower garden was […]
Donna Bone Dear editor: I and a group of Christian women have just returned from an “overnighter” at Burt’s Haven. I needed to write this letter to let everyone know that such a wonderful place exists—and is available for get-togethers. I can’t get over the hospitality at Burt’s Haven. It […]
Susan Cousineau Dear Mike: We would like to take this opportunity to thank the “animal angel” who rescued the tiny black kitten that was abandoned on the Kenora Highway (it was found chasing a truck on a deserted stretch of the highway in the frigid cold). No animal deserves to […]
Ron Grout Dear sir: The “Loyal Opposition” may soon be known as the “Disloyal Opposition.” With an ingenious tactic, namely acting as a coalition, the three parties forming the Opposition have caused the government to withdraw several “contentious” pieces of their platform. If the three parties in Opposition now move […]
Evelyn Rawn Dear editor: “Operation Christmas Child” thanks the people of Fort Frances and surrounding district for the success of its shoebox program. Fort Frances is known as a caring and giving community, and this generosity will bring smiles to the faces of many children in Third World countries who […]
