BROWN–Born to Troy and Laurie (nee McLean), of Pinewood, Ont., a boy, Wyatt James Charles, weighing 9 lbs. 11 oz. on August 19, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Dear editor: I’m sure I speak for the many when I say I miss Harry Vandetti’s weekly column in the Times. I miss the reminiscences and ramblings, as well as his musings on his hopes for the future of our town. Thanks for the memories. Signed, Boo Peterson Fort Frances, […]
Dear Mr. Editor: A quote by Emily Watson, which appeared in last Wednesday’s edition of the Times, states that various religious and cultural groups who have never attended the fall fair in Emo before came this year. “Because the Legion chose to have their beer gardens at the sportsfield, that […]
Town council often faces tough decisions—ones requiring long debate, delicate compromise, and perhaps a little soul-searching. Then there are times when the decision is much easier. Giving the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres the “residential” rate for ice rental fees is one of those no-brainers. Yes, team owner and president Carolyn […]
Evangeline Melanie (Peggy) Landry, 81, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Atikokan, Ont., passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Peggy was born Nov. 23, 1925 in Atikokan to the late Theodore (Tom) and Lena […]
On Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, Bruce B. Biddeson passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted and loving husband to Mary, as well as a Godly father, uncle, brother-in-law, and grandfather. Bruce is […]
MARJORIE EDNA BYRNES Marjorie Edna Byrnes, 87, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Marjorie was born in Pinewood, Ont. on June 30, 1920 to the late Thomas and Jessie (nee Reid) Smart. […]
Norma Bernice Leveridge, 102, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007. Norma was born Sept. 17, 1904 in Vespra Township, Ont. She moved to the Rainy River District, where she worked as a teacher at […]
Peacefully, in her sleep with rosary in hand, Marie-Thérèse Noonan, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Marie-Thérèse was born September 14, 1922 in St. Boniface, Man. to Georges and Gabrielle Blanc. She spent her childhood years in St. Boniface, attending St. Joseph’s Academy […]
It is with great sadness that the children of Keith and Ellen Watson of Fort Frances, Ont. announce the passing of their eldest daughter Norma Diane Pettit (nee Watson). Diane fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 with her daughters by her side. […]
Jim passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 56 years of age at La Verendrye Hospital at Fort Frances, Ont. He is survived by his loving brother, Jake Scott of Emo; sisters Bernice, Terrace, B.C.; Ruth, New Westminster B.C; Clara, Sooke BC; Alexandria, Kelowna B.C., and Ann, Princeton B.C. […]
