Florence “Flo” Chornabay (nee Deminick), 72, of 14 Evergreen Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Cremation has taken place at Rainy River Cremation Services in International Falls, Mn. Interment will take place in The Pas, Man. at a […]
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Peacefully, on Sept. 3, 2008 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont., William “Bill” Steele of Atikokan passed away at the age of 77. Bill was born July 8, 1931 to the late Norman and Christine (nee Witherspoon) Steele. He left school at a young age and worked with […]
Debbie Bazylewski Dear editor: The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is a non-profit organization located in the old CN station on Fourth Street West in Fort Frances. We would like to extend to the community of Fort Frances an opportunity for them to donate old good clothing and items to the […]
Kim, Hannah, and Paige Anderson Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank some wonderful individuals and organizations who helped make my young daughters’ summer so enjoyable. To Andrea Avis and her amazing staff of summer students. The Teddy Bear Picnic was a huge hit as was […]
Dr. Bruce Lidkea Dear editor: As parents, we have many things to worry about with our children, especially when it comes time for them to start school. Do they have enough pencils, paper, and the right-sized shoes? We also have to be concerned about their health. We make sure they […]
Capt. Angel Sandoval-SilvaCapt. Marlene Sandoval Dear editor: We are very grateful to the community of Fort Frances and Rainy River District for generously donating your used goods to the Thrift Store here in town. Many of the items you have donated have been appreciated by others, and the profits we […]
Diana Nixon Dear editor: On Aug. 1, 2007, the I35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed. The new bridge is ahead of the contractually committed date of Dec. 24, 2008, and is anticipated to be open to traffic between mid-September and mid-October with a 100-year life span, 10 […]
Jim Cumming We are a diverse community. Across Rainy River District, our population includes those of First Nations’ ancestry, as well as first generation people from Holland, France, England, Vietnam, and many other nations. As a district, we have welcomed and accepted immigrants for several centuries. It has been—and continues […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Scott Forrester on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Scott was born Jan. 5, 1975 to Barbara and Dave Forrester in Fort Frances, Ont. Scott attended public school and high school in Fort Frances. […]
Irene (Russell) Meades, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 with her daughter by her side. She is now whole in body and mind in the presence of her Saviour, Jesus Christ. For the past several years, Irene resided at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. […]
Mr. Editor: We are writing this letter to bring awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an umbrella term that describes a range of disabilities that occur as a direct result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre would like to make the public aware […]
