After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, it is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Dennis on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. With his family all together, Dennis went to be with the good Lord at the youthful age of 64. Dennis was born in Fort Frances, […]

Mary L. Mose passed away peacefully at her residence, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the age of 90. Mary was born April 24, 1917 in Pinewood, Ont. to the late Henry and Hellen Greenaway, and was one of eight children. She was united […]

Audrey Saunders (nee La Du), of Pembroke, Ont. and formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 in her 82nd year at the Pembroke Regional Hospital following a short illness. She was the beloved wife of the late William George Saunders; loved mother of Robin Saunders (Dianne) […]

Virgil Joseph Cousineau, 88, of 1209 Strachan Pl., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008. Virgil was born June 13, 1919 in Fort Frances to Wilfred and Rose Cousineau. He grew up in Fort Frances and resided here all of […]

William Andrew (Bill) McQuaker, 95, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Bill was born April 10, 1912 in Pinewood, Ont. to the late William and Annie McQuaker, the eldest son in a family of […]

Dennis Raymond Kitzul, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with United Church minister Peggy […]

BARKER–Born to Daniel and Jessica, nee Christensen, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Noah Gary, weighing 8 lbs 8 oz., on January 19, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

BOMBAY-MORRISON–Born to Ashley Bombay and Dennis Morrison, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., a boy, Ashden Christopher, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on January 17, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ROGOZA–Born to Lindsey and Mellisa, nee Gallagher, of Atikokan, Ont., a boy, Reed Jared, weighing 6 lbs. 8 oz. on January 16, 2008 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

HUNTER–Born to Charmaine Hunter and Brian Hookimawillillene of Big Grassy River FN, a girl, Talia Raine, weighing 8 lbs. and was 20.5” long, on October 19, 2007 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.

Dear Mr. Editor: We have just completed an expensive, unnecessary byelection that ought not have taken place. The message served on Fort Frances town council is one of resounding support for appointment to fill vacancies by succession. I would like to take this opportunity to call on Fort Frances council […]

Dear editor: The Salvation Army is so full of joy that district residents were able to obey the commandment, given by Jesus, to “feed the poor” and “cloth the naked.” It would be difficult for the Salvation Army to fulfill its mission without your help. As such, we would like […]