On Aug. 13, 2008, Pauline Big George, 54, passed away at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. after a lengthy illness and a courageous battle with cancer. Wake and funeral services took place at the Big Grassy Community Hall on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, 16, 2008, with burial […]
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It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Westover announces his passing, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Russell David “Chummy” Westover was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Vancouver, B.C. to Grace (Ellers) and Donovan […]
Herbert James Nelson, 85, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Herb was born March 23, 1923 in Rainy River to the late Albert and Edna Nelson. He served overseas during WW11, and was a honourary […]
Elder Jack, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo. Elder was born Aug. 2, 1915 to Amelia and Lewis Jack on the family homestead in Lash Township. Elder is survived by his sisters, Eileen Martin of Peterborough, Ont. […]
Dear editor: I am writing in response to last week’s article about the “district man taking care of bears.” Wildlife sanctuaries provide much-needed refuge for endangered animals. Highly-educated biologists assess the health and status of wildlife populations. The American black bear (the bear common to our area) is not considered […]
Say what you will about the Olympics, there’s very few other events—sporting or otherwise—that can capture the attention of an entire nation for a two-week period, where people from coast to coast to coast are united in the common goal of rooting on our athletes as they battle against the […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Westover announces his passing, after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Russell David “Chummy” Westover was born Sept. 23, 1943 in Vancouver, B.C. to Grace (Ellers) and Donovan […]
Elder Jack, 93, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo. Elder was born Aug. 2, 1915 to Amelia and Lewis Jack on the family homestead in Lash Township, Ont. Elder is survived by his sisters, Eileen Martin of Peterborough, […]
Rainy River District certainly is much different today than it was a century ago—with some changes for the best and others not. One constant, fortunately, is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fair in Emo each August, which has been a highlight of the summer for many residents right […]
Dear editor: It comes as no surprise that the recent changes proposed to the Mining Act by the premier’s office seem in direct conflict with the best interests of the residents of Northern Ontario. By restricting free access to Crown land, the Ontario government simultaneously will cripple prospectors and junior […]
Dear editor: It was great getting the news of the $175,000 donation from Shaw towards the new Fort Frances Public Library. Not only was the size of the donation totally unexpected, but Shaw’s timing could not have been better in its support for the fundraising effort, as well. People on […]
Dear editor: The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau would like to invite people who have had direct contact with the Terry Fox Run to write and share their memories and experiences of loved ones or their own in a “Tribute to Terry” in his fight against cancer. Please share your experiences […]
