We all know the legal drinking age in Ontario is 19. Everyone also knows, unless you have your head buried in the sand, that many teens consume alcohol on a regular basis. It’s a situation that certainly isn’t new—nor is it one likely to change anytime soon. The prevalence of […]
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MORRISSEAU–Born to Kirsten Morrisseau and Ryan Bruyere, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Teagen Marjorie Rose, weighing 8 lbs. on September 3, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Dino D’Agostini Dear editor: The need for assisted living apartments often has been discussed by residents of Fort Frances. It is suggested that this subject be discussed at the Sept. 24 meeting to assess condominium interest. Such a facility would enhance the living conditions of many single and married senior […]
Peacefully, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Margaret Brookes of Emo, Ont. passed away at the age of 69. Margaret was born in Fort Frances on July 10, 1939 to the late Emil and Alice Richert (nee Brigden). She will be lovingly remembered […]
Doris Helen Morphet, 83, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo. Doris was born April 9, 1925 in Emo to the late Stephen and Ada (nee Plaskett) Hyatt. She attended Lash #10 school. On Oct. 23, 1943, Doris was united […]
Beatrice Ann (Bettyann) Morrisseau, 44, of 812 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born April 16, 1964 in Fort Frances to the late Edward Woods and Eva Morrisseau. While growing up at Couchiching First Nation, […]
Philip John Harrison, formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away May 25, 2008 at Parkwood Hospital in London, Ont. A longtime resident of Fort Frances, John worked as a teacher at Fort Frances High School for many years, and was an active member of St. John’s Anglican Church. A memorial […]
Gladys June Peterson, 81, of Calgary, Alta., passed peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at the Rockyview General Hospital. Mrs. Peterson is survived by four daughters; three sons; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; one sister; as well as several nieces and several nephews. She will be lovingly remembered and […]
In U.S. politics, the term “lame duck” refers to a president nearing the end of his second term in the Oval Office because he is unable, under the Constitution, to seek a third one. In other words, he’s merely a caretaker until the new president, whether from his party or […]
Carol Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Fyfe passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at Lacombe Hospital in Lacombe, Alta. after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Hamilton, Ont. on Dec. 24, 1943, Betty was the eldest daughter of Fred and Mary Clinker. In 1952, the family moved from Dryden, […]
