Dear editor: If town council was “upset” with Shaw Cable . . . I was [furious] with the classless/faceless nature of Shaw’s unwillingness to announce (in print) the recent changes in direct district programming. I made an inquiry to Shaw on July 15 re no televised town council meeting on […]
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Dear editor: I am writing in regard to our street being blocked off for yet another year. I live on Fifth Street East between Portage Avenue and McIrvine Road. I had to go uptown one day last week and it took me 45 minutes to get from my house to […]
Dear editor: On behalf of my teammates, the Gillons Clippers, I’d like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to the organizers of the slo-pitch tournament held this past weekend in Devlin. Like years past, we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning again next […]
Shaw Communications wasn’t the most popular company among some circles here when word filtered out in late June that it was revamping the way it handled local programming, which cost the job of Randy Thoms, who appeared to be well-liked and respected for his work in bringing community events to […]
Charles Jamieson Watt, of the Municipality of Alberton, Ont., passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 18, 1928 in London, Ont. Charlie attended the University of Western Ontario and Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Bar […]
A memorial service for the late Helen Labatch will be held Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 3 p.m. at her residence at 1694 Off Lake Rd., R.R. #2, Emo, Ont., with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Carl (Whitey) Arvid Anderson of Ladner, B.C., and formerly of Flin Flon, Man., Brandon, Man., and Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, July 18, 2008. He was born Sept. 5, 1029. Carl was cherished by his family, friends, and Emma. He will be remembered for his generous heart, and love […]
It is with heavy hearts the family of Edward Ted Zub announces his sudden passing on Sunday, July 20, 2008. Eddie was born July 23, 1925 to John and Katriana Zub. He resided in Fort Frances, Ont. all his life, except for his time served in the RCNVR (Navy) during […]
It is with heavy hearts the family of Edward Ted Zub announces his sudden passing on Sunday, July 20, 2008. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 11 a.m., celebrated by Pastor Brian Keffer, at the Zion Lutheran Church on Scott Street in Fort Frances, Ont. […]
Charles Jamieson Watt, of the Municipality of Alberton, Ont., passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 18, 1928 in London, Ont. Charlie attended the University of Western Ontario and Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Bar […]
Ronald Jack, 63, of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born July 14, 1945 to Stewart and Mary Jack in Kenora, Ont. He lived in the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation all of his […]
Irene Margaret (Dowd) MacKellar passed away peacefully on July 10, 2008 at the Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, B.C. at the age of 99 years, six months, and 17 days. Irene was born in Kenora, Ont. on Dec. 24, 1908. She married John Frederick MacKellar on May 16, 1931. They […]
