HAZEL TRUAX Hazel Truax, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Feb. 21, 2007 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
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RODERICK WILFRED ‘ROD’ CYR Roderick Wilfred Cyr peacefully went home to be with the Lord at the age of 90 on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. Rod was born May 28, 1916 at Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont. to the late Alfred and Elizabeth Cyr. He had lived all his life in […]
At a time when the tourism industry in Northwestern Ontario is facing so many serious challenges, it’s great to see Fort Frances isn’t prepared to throw in the towel just yet when it comes to attracting visitors. First, kudos to all involved who pushed to get the long-overdue—and much-needed—renovations to […]
Dear editor: To the residents of Northwestern Ontario: Who do you turn to when there is nowhere left to go? If you are reading this letter, you may be one of the lucky people who has never had a need for your community legal clinic. However, if you are hungry […]
To the editor: Fort Frances town council will be convening an extra, added cost meeting March 2 to pass a bylaw implementing what amounts to a retroactive increase to our sewer and water rates. As they do so, I hope they will reflect on the past water and sewer increases. […]
Dear editor: Great sponsors for Canadian curling in the past, such as British Consols, Labatts, Kimberly Clark, and Air Canada, lasted considerably longer than sponsors in the past decade, including Nokia, M&M Meats, Tim Hortons, etc. But the current major sponsor for Canadian women’s curling, Scott Paper/Kruger, started 25 years […]
Dear editor: Recently, there have been several articles written in the Times regarding the Family Health Team concept. Some of these articles have been positive and some negative, and some have cited Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. as being involved on the periphery. Some clarification is in order regarding the […]
DENNIS WAYNE KING It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dennis Wayne King, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, at his residence in the loving arms of his wife, Diane, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. Dennis was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Sept. […]
Andrew Dilly, 21, was suddenly taken from us Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Andrew was born March 25, 1985 in Calgary, Alta. to Barbara Dilly and Don Derendorf. Andrew enjoyed fishing, camping, any outdoor activities, and spending time with his family […]
ANNIE MARIE BRUYERE With great sadness, the family of Annie Marie Bruyere of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., announces her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Annie was born in Fort Frances on Nov. 18, 1926 to Frederick and Agnes Crowe. As a young […]
STRACHAN–Born to Melissa Brusven and Travis Strachan, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Jaxon Lawrence, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on February 4, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
LUCAS–Born to Sarah Pyzer and Rashid Lucas, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Kiera Lynn Tashia, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on February 5, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
