Janelle Gavin, 52, of Loves Park, Ill. and formerly of Chicago, Ill., was beamed up on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 from her home. She was born Feb. 10, 1955 in Chicago, the daughter of John D. and Patricia Myers Gavin. Janelle was a graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School in […]
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Birdena Bingham, 87, of Atikokan Ont., passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at her home with her family by her side. Birdena was born in Kincaid, Sask. to Bill and Helen Anderson on Aug. 12, 1920. She was raised in Mankota, Sask., and loved the Prairies her whole life. Horses […]
Brian Hughes, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. Brian was born May 26, 1959 to Victor and Helen Hughes. He attended school in Devlin and Fort Frances, Ont. He worked as a section man for the CNR, and afterwards was employed as a delimber operator for various […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Lillian Maria Anderson (Allan). She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 at her home in Fort Frances, Ont., with family by her side, after a short but courageous battle with […]
Dear editor: I read the letters of Dianne Griffiths (Oct. 10/07) and Brenda Tullio (Oct. 24/07) and feel they are putting the closure of the Fort Frances Canadian Hearing Society on one agency. Since the closure resulted in two job losses, one being mine, it is time for me to […]
Dear editor: In response to the $20,000 byelection for a successor to fill the empty councillor’s position, I’m sure most taxpayers would agree that Ken Perry should be in line to fill it. Next up, Tannis Drysdale was a good councillor. She stood up for the people who put her […]
Dear editor: I would like to thank the persons who nominated us (Super 8 Motel) for the Chamber of Commerce’s Customer Service Award. It is greatly appreciated and an honour to receive this award. Customer service is an important part of every business, and we learn daily how we can […]
Hearty thanks Dear Mr. Editor: On behalf of the Meals-on-Wheels committee, I would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to each and every one of our many volunteers who deliver the meals. This thank you also is extended to the staff at Rainycrest, who prepare the meals and pack […]
Fort Frances has been fortunate so far to have been spared the worst of the forest industry crisis that has affected so many other communities across the region. But news last week that Buchanan Forest Products is shutting down four sawmills, including Atikokan Forest Products in Sapawe, until late January […]
As a Goshen College student, one of my favourite haunts was the soda shop a few blocks away. And when I had enough spending money, I ordered the house specialty—a sundae in a tall glass loaded with toppings and crowned by a cherry. Although my home was 700 miles away […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the quick passing of Lynn Marie Venne 58, of Emo, Ont., on Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. Lynn was born April 23, 1949 in Emo to Arthur and Marion Venne. She was a unique and special little lady who enjoyed listening to […]
Russell A. Fisher, of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 98. Russell was born on the family farm on May 17, 1909 to the late Charles and Elizabeth Fisher. The family farm was to […]
