JOYCE CAROLINE KALLSTROM Joyce Kallstrom, proud mother of Tom and Norma, lost her courageous battle with cancer in the early hours of Tuesday, April 3, 2007 with her loving husband, Melvin, by her side. Born Nov. 6, 1945, in Winnipeg, Man. to the late Norman and Velda Fults, Joyce was […]
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WILLIAM (BILL) SHELFANTOOK William (Bill) Shelfantook passed away Friday, April 6, 2007. He was born March 10, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. to wonderful parents, Frances and Bill Senior. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife, Nora (Geddes); daughter, Lainy (Dan Abbott); sons, Warren (Jamie) and Bryan; as well as […]
Monday’s ceremonies in France and across Canada, including here in Fort Frances, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory at Vimy Ridge during the First World War gave Canadians a chance to remember those who fell in battle all those years ago. But it also provided a stark reminder […]
The achievements of our young athletes regularly make headlines—and rightly so. Last month, for instance, the Muskie boys’ hockey and curling teams competed at the all-Ontarios while three bowling teams and two singles vied for provincial glory in the YBC’s “Four Steps to Stardom” roll-offs. And just this past weekend, […]
Dear editor: The Ministry of Natural Resources extended the Aggregate Act to include most of Northern Ontario on Jan 1, 2007. This act is to take effect as of June 30, 2007. This has been legislated without any consultation with the affected townships that will be severely impacted. No economic […]
Dear editor: This past weekend, I was highly-entertained and emotionally moved by two local performances—the first being the high school’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” Just when you think that it can’t get any better, it does! The actors and actresses were excellent. The choreography continues to amaze me […]
Dear editor: We would like to clarify some of the issues raised by George Bliss in the Atikokan Progress of March 19/07. First of all, we want to clearly state that our school, like every other school in this board, is proud of its history and its unique programs. We […]
Dear Mr. Editor: On behalf of the “Curl For Cancer” committee, I would like to congratulate Tom Fry on his recent volunteer award. Tom generously has donated his time and promoted this annual event for the last six years. He also provided a free-of-charge curling clinic for all beginners the […]
Dear editor/citizens: Ever since the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Struchan Gilson, I have been wanting to go forward with a FFHS bursary in his name for a graduating student going on to post-secondary education in the field of sport, recreation, or physical education. I recently contacted the […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Every April during Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society relies on tens of thousands of volunteers to canvass their neighbourhoods to help raise money in the fight against cancer. To make this year’s door-to-door campaign a success, we’re challenging the residents of Fort Frances and district to […]
POLLARD–Born to James and Allison, nee Pentney, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Madeline Gene, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on March 25, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MAKI–Born to Michael Hanninen and Katriina Maki, a boy, Noah Jakkob Samuel, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on March 26, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
