It is with sadness that the family of Shirley Pelkey announce her peaceful passing on Aug. 30, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 85. She was born March 15, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Frederick & Pearl Morrison. Shirley received her […]
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A graveside service and interment for the late Edna Willimine Pattison was held Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Emo Cemetery in Emo, Ont., with Rev. Frances Flook officiating. Art Pattison, Edna’s cousin and Debbie Pallister, her niece from New Zealand were present at the graveside service. […]
Oscar Carl Olson, born Aug. 23, 1965 in Fort Frances, Ont. died Aug. 30, 2008 in Conmee Township at the age of 43. Carl will be sorely missed by his wife Helmi and their children Lucas and Lynnaya; her daughter Sabrina; his dad Ivan Leonard; aunt Ruth Vivian of Fort […]
‘Humane Care’ bylaw needed Dear Mike, We are directing this letter to Mayor Avis and council in regards to the motion passed to revise our current animal control bylaw. One of the concerns brought forth by Mayor Avis is the “level of care” animals are receiving in our community. For […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Just a quick note regarding a few municipal concerns. Not long ago a letter was written requesting information from Mayor Avis and members of Council, seeking a list of tax amounts and reductions, plus charity write-offs of municipal taxes, over the last three year period. To this […]
We promote ourselves as “God’s Country”. We pride ourselves on our lakes and rivers. Our literature promotes our clean blue lakes, our green forests, and our remote and beautiful beaches. We take joy in camping on those beaches and hidden treasures across Rainy River District. This past Monday, one of […]
Dear sir: I seek your input for Ontario’s elk restoration program and, in particular, the Northwestern Ontario’s Elk Restoration Coalition (NOERC) by publishing some good news about the local elk herd. The herd, released in 2000 and 2001 at Cameron Lake southeast of Sioux Narrows, numbered a few over 100. […]
Dear editor: Arthritis is a chronic disabling condition which affects one in five Northern Ontario residents. It is the major cause of long-term disability in working age adults, as well as the most chronic disease in children, affecting one in 1,000 Canadian children under the age of 16. Our door-to-door […]
With heavy hearts and much sadness, the Richard Carpenter family wishes to announce the passing of a beloved brother and uncle. Dennis “Blackie” Carpenter passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. Born in Fort Frances on Oct. 4, 1946, Dennis was the fifth […]
Bernice Margaret Elyk, age 71, of 1214 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ontario passed away on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Bernice was born on July 12, 1937 in Grandview, Manitoba to the late Lawrence and Mary LeFort. When Bernice was young, […]
Walter Hansen, 81, of North Branch, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont. Walter was born March 7, 1927 in the family home in Sutherland Township to the late Krist and Mary Jane (Minnie) Hansen. They later moved to the […]
Damien Jon Horton of International Falls, Mn. died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 in Littlefork, Mn. He was 26 years of age. Damien was born April 13, 1982 in International Falls, Mn. to Geraldine and Vernon Horton. Damien worked as a mechanic for Northern Timberline Equipment company. He was also a […]
