Dear Mike: It is with a happy heart that I say “thank you” to the residents of Fort Frances and surrounding areas for their generous support in making our annual coat drive such a huge success again this year. It continues to grow every year and, therefore, we will continually […]
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William “Bill” Mutz, 84, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at his home in Alberton Township, Ont. Bill was born July 13, 1923 in Rakowy Las, Poland to the late Nick and Barbara Mutz. In 1936, Bill’s family moved to Canada and settled in Fort Frances, Ont. In […]
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, Leona Barr, 73, and her youngest son, Thomas Joseph Barr, 40, both former residents of Atikokan, Ont., were involved in a motor vehicle collision in Kamloops, B.C. Leona lost her life in the collision while Tom succumbed to his injuries on Monday, Oct. 22 at […]
Donalda Martha Georgina Olson, 74, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Donalda Olson, more fondly known as Donna, was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, […]
Mary Rose Deschamps, 79, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Mary was born Feb. 19, 1928 in Rolla, N.D. to the late Jule and Katherine Ducatt. Mary moved to Fort […]
Ashley Smith, 18, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Northwest Bay First Nation. She was born May 9, 1989 in Fort Frances, Ont. Ashley spent the majority of her time “on the computer,” and like all girls had total control of the phone. She liked spending time with her […]
Mr. Lloyd George McGowan, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007. Lloyd was born June 24, 1927 in Sioux Lookout, Ont. and married Eilleene (Bertha) Dowson in Fort Frances, Ont. on April 22, 1949. Lloyd was employed as a caretaker for the Rainy River District School […]
Lynne Venne, 58, of Emo, Ont., passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
On Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, Doreen Kaus peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the Riverside health care facility in Rainy River, Ont. Doreen was born Nov. 1, 1940 in Sleeman, Ont. to the late Arthur (Vic) and Elizabeth Armstrong. She was united in marriage to Reginald […]
What a dilemma! Spend $20,000 for a democratic byelection or appoint someone who lost in the last council election. My suggestion is to hold the byelection and hope only one person runs. Acclamation—that should please everyone.
Mary Rose Deschamps, 79, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Mary was born Feb. 19, 1928 in Rolla, N.D. to the late Jule and Katherine Ducatt. Mary moved to Fort […]
Donalda Martha Georgina Olson, 74, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Donalda Olson, more fondly known as Donna, was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, […]
