LEONARD ARCHIBALD HOWELLS It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard Howells announces his passing at the age of 72. Leonard was born Jan. 14, 1935 in Nelles Township, Ont. to George and Noreen Howells. Leonard lived and worked in Rainy River District all of his life. He […]
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“Imagine the freedom.” That simple little catch phrase has become so embedded into our collective psyche that it’s now the great Canadian dream. After all, why work hard to get ahead in life when the lap of luxury may be only a buck or two away? Alas, Canadians only were […]
Dear editor: I’ve recently returned from a March Break visit to Fort Frances to spend time with my family. During this time, I visited with my father, Vern O’Donnell, at Rainycrest, and wish to pass along how impressed I was with the facility. It takes special kinds of people to […]
Dear editor: A few weeks ago, I returned to Atikokan for a brief holiday. I was born and raised in Atikokan, and all my family still lives in the area. The talk of the town is the pending loss of the school bus. I’ve had the opportunity to read a […]
Dear sir: I would like to express my support for the parents, students, and teachers who are petitioning the Rainy River District School Board to rescind its motion denying the students at Atikokan High School a bus. These students receive a unique educational experience which is based on the Ontario […]
Dear editor: I clearly understand that every school board administration has a responsibility, and an obligation, to make recommendations to the trustees that are in the best interests of the population served by the board. I have lived, and continue to live, that reality. However, the question sometimes arises, “Who […]
Dear editor: This is in regard to the school bus issue in Atikokan. This is a bus that is used solely for field trips on a standby basis and not for a regular run. I am writing this letter primarily as a taxpayer first and a bus driver second. As […]
Lawrence Robert Stefanick It is with great sadness to say goodbye to our beloved Husband, Dad, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Co-worker and Friend. Larry passed away March 20, 2007. Larry was born May 1, 1945 to Nicholas Stefanick and Eileen Cherney in Kenora, Ontario. He spent his younger years in Kenora […]
WILSON–Born to David and Heidi, nee Vos, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Miranda Janae, weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz. on March 2, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
McCOY–Born to Jerry and Jacqueline, nee Bratko, of La Vallee, Ont., a girl, Amber Lynne, weighing 7 lbs. on March 5, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
GILL–Born to Anthony and Brooke, nee Ewald, of Morson, Ont., a boy, Nolan Anthony Ross, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. on March 6, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.
TOLLEY–Born to Brian and Tara, nee Wowchuk, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Carol Lillian, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. on March 10, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
