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 […]
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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.
SMITH-DEBUNGEE–Born to Leanne Smith and Wade Debungee, of Northwest Bay First Nations, Ont., a girl, Jessica Jacqueline, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. on March 27, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
TYRVAINEN–Born to Thea Tyrvainen and Jethro Grante, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Gage Grante Reijo, weighing 7 lbs, on March 29, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
IVAN JEWETT It is with great sadness that the family of Ivan Jewett announces his passing at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the age of 90, with his family by his side. Born June 6, 1916 in North Branch, Ont. to George and Mary Jewett, Ivan […]
Wilbert Bolen 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. with his family by his side. Wilbert was born Jan. 13, 1913 in Chapple Township, Ont. to the late William and Margaret (nee Lougheed) Bolen. He was raised on the […]
Marietta (Mary) Emily Anderson, of Rainy River, Ont., peacefully passed away at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre on Sunday, April 1, 2007 in her 90th year. Mom was born in Wabash, Ont. on July 25, 1917 to Charles and Florence Taylor. At an early age, she moved to Shenston […]
JOYCE CAROLINE KALLSTROM Peacefully, on Tuesday April 3, 2007 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Joyce C. Kallstrom passed away at the age of 61. A complete obituary to follow. Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Ken Boshcoff
The recent posting on the website, YouTube, of a video clip highlighting some neglected areas in Thunder Bay was shocking to see. As you know, I am a strong advocate for Northwestern Ontario. I always stand up for the best interests of our communities and emphasize the positive rather than […]
