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 […]
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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 […]
John Bodnarchuk, 78, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River with family at his side. John was born Feb. 28, 1930 in Sundown, Man. to the late Karl and Annie Bodnarchuk. In his younger years, John began […]
Another proud veteran has left us. Roy Tinkess passed away peacefully at his home in Rainycrest in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008. Roy was born Aug. 24, 1922 in Mirror Lake. B.C. His family then moved to Regina, Sask. when Roy was a young lad. Roy served […]
Robin McCormick The second-edition “Further Connections” is expected to arrive this week at the La Vallee municipal office. Several books already have been sold, and they will be mailed out in both Canada and the U.S. as soon as they arrive. This book would make an excellent Christmas present for […]
Madeline Jordbro, 86, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Sept. 15, 1922 in Brantford, Ont. to the late Jack and Jessie McGinnis. Madeline grew up in Brantford and later met Bud […]
Ethel Marian Wilson, 84, of Long Term Care at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. She was born May 15, 1924 in Rainy River to the late Charles and Magna Hodges. Ethel grew up in Rainy River and, in […]
It is with great regret and sadness that the family announces the passing of Joseph Big George (Mizhakii-inini) at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. Joseph was born on Lake of the Woods on Sept. 5, 1931 and spent his entire life in Rainy […]
William Frederick (Fred) Fraser of Preeceville, Sask., formerly of the Strasbourg and Devlin, Ont. communities, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 at the age of 76. Fred is survived by his wife of 55 years, Katherine; children, Diane, Ian (Wendy), Ken (Charlene), and Shannon (Rene Hansen); grandchildren, Scott Duncan, […]
