It is with deep sadness that the family of Elsie Sander (nee Dalberg) announces her passing on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the age of 75. Elsie is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Carl; daughters, Linda (Mike) of Thunder Bay, Ont., Karen (Les) of Ancaster, Ont., […]
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Dear editor: I am writing this letter to Natural Resources minister David Ramsay to express an opinion about the provincial “Bear Wise” program that’s meant to educate and assist the public when dealing with nuisance bears. The program has been around for several years and I understand that statistics show […]
Dear friends: I’m writing to you because many people in our district are experiencing great adversity this summer, and we could really use your help. I know that during summer vacation, it’s difficult to remember people who are hungry, homeless, and hurting. But no matter what time of the year, […]
“Bass Week” is here! The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship had a somewhat humble origin back in 1995, when 47 teams took to the waters of Rainy Lake for a three-day tournament that featured an $11,000 first prize. Over the years, however, thanks to the dedication of its board […]
Emma McLean, 66, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007 in her home with family at her side. Emma was born in Birchwood, Wis., the daughter of Hubert John and Theta (Carter) Galvin. She later moved to Terrace Bay, Ont., where Emma graduated from Terrace Bay High School […]
Jennie Christina (Jean) Gadd, 87, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Pastor Andrew Hall officiating. Interment […]
Pete Makarchuk, age 72, of 931 Victoria Ave. N., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Dad was born on Sept. 8, 1934 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late William and Justyna Makarchuk and grew up […]
The flag of the Town of Fort Frances incorporates the community’s crest with the turbine generating electricity, and the evergreen tree. It is a historic representation of the community that owes its growth and prosperity to first lumber, and then paper. The paper mill was built here on […]
Dear editor, Fort Frances has an outstanding fastball team (the Sight & Sound Wolves) who play in the Rainy River District Fastball League with heir home games taking place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Vanjura Stadium. This is a shout out to everyone who loves the game of baseball […]
Mr. Editor, This past Sunday, the Borderland Ensemble conducted an hour-long concert in the kiosk at Lions Park at the corner of Shevlin and Second Street. Their repertoire was easily listening, Maritime, folk, among many other favourites. A crowd assembled to listen to the group and enjoyed it. The Lions […]
Peacefully on Monday July 16, 2007, Ina Wilson of Barwick, Ont. passed away at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. Ina was born March 26, 1913 in Dobie Township, Ont. to the late William and Winnifred Scott. She operated the Barwick Café Store for over fifty years. Ina was […]
