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 […]
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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.
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 […]
