Logical thinking has never been a strong suit of mine. For whatever reason, I seem to think differently than most. My view of the world makes perfect sense to me, but often leaves my friends shaking their heads and asking, “What were you thinking?” Such was the case last week. […]
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Opposition parties were clamouring Monday for the Harper government to set a firm deadline for Canadian troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan, It was an understandable move given the deaths of eight soldiers last week alone and indications the Conservatives already are planning to extend the mission beyond its current […]
Dear Mr. Editor: The Salvation Army in Fort Frances needs your help! During the month of May, we will embark on a national Red Shield campaign across the country. We need canvassers to help raise money in our community. The Salvation Army is a vital part of this community. We […]
Dear editor: Last week I wrote an article called “College offering leadership training.” In that article, I thanked the community for its support—support that comes in many different ways, including job placement and job shadowing, allowing our students the opportunity to simply take a tour or come in and conduct […]
Dear Mike: On behalf of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, I want to take this opportunity during National Volunteer Week to extend my gratitude to the many volunteers across Rainy River district who lend their support to help Riverside provide excellent health care services and programs. The Foundation could […]
GERT D’AGOSTINI Gertrude Cynthia Ann McMullen D’Agostini, born in Westmeath, Ont. in 1921, passed away at her home in Fort Frances, Ont. on April 17, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dino; sisters, Fosty and Ethel; and her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her […]
It is with sorrowful hearts that the family of Antonia (Toni) Spuzak announces the passing of our loving mother, grandmother (Baba), and great-grandmother on Friday, March 30, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Antonia was born Feb. 28, 1919 in Cooks Creek, Man. to Vasile and […]
(Animikiiwasamoog) It is with great sadness that the family of Angela Indian announces her passing on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. Angela was born April 8, 1974 to Ilene and Larry Indian in Emo, Ont. She […]
ANGELA INDIAN (Animikiiwasamoog) It is with great sadness that the family of Angela Indian announces her passing on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. Angela was born April 8, 1974 to Ilene and Larry Indian in Emo, […]
PAULINE WILCOX (STADNYK) Pauline “Polly” Wilcox, 85, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, April 9, 2007 at Falls Good Samaritan Center in International Falls. Born on April 4, 1922 in Kiev, Ukraine, Polly moved to Prince Albert, Sask. in 1925. She married Paul S. Wilcox on Dec. 23, 1948. […]
TOUSSAINT–Born to Mitch and Kirstan, nee Jewell of Calgary, Alberta, a boy, Reed Nicholas, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on March 9, 2007 at Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta.
LAMBERT–Born to Brock and Chantal, nee Morrison, a daughter, Paige Elizabeth, on March 10, 2007, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. at the Th under Bay Regional HSC, Th under Bay, Ont. Happy grandparents are Bill and Marne Morrison and Roger and Bonnie Lambert.
