Jeannie Booth, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother (Nanny); a resilient and strong woman who made an impact on the lives of so many. Jeannie was born in West Merkle, Thurso, Scotland […]
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Linda Marie Calder, 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at her home with family at her side after a courageous eight-month battle with cancer. Linda was born Jan. 18, 1948 to the late Roy and Deloris Akset of International Falls, Mn., and was united in marriage on […]
Margaret McPherson passed away peacefully Sunday, May 13, 2007 in Edmonton, Alta. at the age of 61. She was born Feb. 14, 1946. Margaret leaves to mourn her beloved friend, Moise White; daughters, Angel (Mark) Blais, Tracy(Daryl) Irwin, and Wendy McPherson; and son, Mike McPherson (Julie Binns). She also leaves […]
Eva Linklater (“Waakenangok”), 88, passed away at her home in Winnipeg, Man. on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. She was born and raised in Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations, Ont. on Sept.17, 1918 to Damas and Mary Harrison. She later moved to Couchiching First Nation and then to Fort Frances, […]
You’ve got to admire—and envy—Ely, Mn. Faced with changes to fishing regulations and a flagging mining industry 30 years ago, the small town (population 3,500 in the winter months) didn’t shrivel up. Rather, it catered to the influx of canoeists to the boundary waters area to tap into a whole […]
Dear editor: Regrettably, your reporter misinterpreted what happened at the Northwest Catholic District School Board meeting last Tuesday night (May 15). The motion made by me was made as a notice of motion only. As such, it did not require a seconder at this meeting. By making a notice of […]
Dear editor: The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to everyone who contributed to our “Tag Day” on May 18. The generosity of our merchants and the people of our community made this day a huge success. The money collected will further enhance patient […]
Dear Michael: I am writing this letter to express my disappointment at the way I was treated at the border last Monday (May 14). My husband and I were trying to buy our work permits as we’ve always done for the past 11 years. We received a letter indicating we […]
The Victoria Day long weekend, which also happens to coincide with the opener of walleye season this year, is the traditional start of summer for residents here in Rainy River District. It also marks the start of something else very important to the economic well-being of our area—tourist season. This […]
GILL–Born to Terry and Angela, nee Brown ,of Morson, Ont., a boy, Jacob Michael, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. on May 5, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital Fort Frances, Ont.
ALLAN-MARCHUK–Born to Lindsey Allan and Eric Marchuk, of Fort Frances, a girl, Savannah Avery Arizonah Skye, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on May 7, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MEDICINE–Born to Sancia Medicine and Jeff Woolsey, of Manitou Rapids, Ont., a girl, Mia Elise, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on May 8, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
