Family and friends are welcome to join in a celebration of Brian’s life on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., with Rev. Eileen Bragg officiating. Reception to follow at the Devlin Community Hall in Devlin, Ont. If desired, in memoriam donations […]
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A graveside memorial service for the late Joseph R. Huls-Meunier of Surrey B.C., formerly of Rainy River, Ont., will be held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rainy River on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. for family and friends. A reception will follow at the Stratton seniors’ centre […]
In loving memory of John (Jack) Wilfred Williamson, who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the age of 91. Born on June 4, 1916, John enlisted in the army in 1942 and served his country as a military policeman during the Second World War. He […]
First the good news. The 2006 census data Statistics Canada released last Thursday showed the median income for families in Fort Frances jumped 15.3 percent to $75,934 since 2001 (when adjusted for inflation)—a whopping hike compared to a national increase of 3.7 percent and a provincial increase of just 1.4 […]
MIRIAM LAURAIN BISSCHOP It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Laurain Bisschop (nee Gibson), who passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital with her family at her side. Laurain was a […]
Dear editor: During my absence from the area over the past two weeks, there has been a rumour circulating around town that I had resigned as chairman of the library and technology centre’s “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign. As well, there have been other rumours that I had resigned […]
Dear Mike: It was cancer that put a hole in my heart. When I lost my mother to cancer, I’m sure that’s when it happened. Before then, I don’t think I truly understood. You know, the sadness that comes from being “touched” by cancer—and the happiness that comes when people […]
