JORDAN–Brooke Mary, 6 lbs. 6 oz. was born to Brent and Allyson on Sept. 4, 2006 in Ponoka, Alberta. Proud grandparents are Jim and Reta Jordan and Len and Dora Mae Stafford.
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STAFFORD–Jane Elizabeth, 6 lbs. 8 oz. was born to the family of Ross, Arlene and big brother, Rylan on September 21, 2006 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Proud grandparents are Bevan and Heather Olson and Len and Dora Mae Stafford.
OSTER–Born to Jeremy and Lindsey, nee Norris, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Jordyn Olivia, weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. on December 25, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
YERXA–Born to Angel Yerxa and Ryan Detweiler, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Navaeh Rose Yerxa, weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz. on December 27, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Peacefully and quietly on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, Vernice Eklund passed away at Grandview Lodge in Thunder Bay, Ont. Vernice was born April 19, 1917 in International Falls, Mn. At a young age, she moved with her parents to Rainy River District, settling in Morson, Ont. On Nov. 14, 1938, […]
Surrounded by the love of her family, Olga Maria Hahr (nee Persson) passed away in her 93rd year at Park Lane Terrace in Paris, Ont. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. Wife of the late Frans Hahr (2000); and cherished mother of Alf Hahr and his wife, Irene, of Grand Prairie, […]
Ted Hayward, 89, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Ted was born Sept. 8, 1917 in Verdin, Man. to the late George and Helen Hayward. As a young man, he moved to Fort Frances, joining the Flinders […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Mark (Mike) Kowalchuk, 87, announces his passing on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Mike was born Feb. 1, 1919 in Teulon, Man. to Peter and Katherine Kowalchuk. He served overseas during WW […]
Whew! Frankly, no word better sums up reaction to yesterday’s vote by members of the four local mill unions to accept a deal with Abitibi-Consolidated that offers the company long-term labour stability in return for a pledge to build a new bio-mass (hog fuel) boiler here. Given all the mill […]
Dear editor: Re Harry Vandetti’s column from a few weeks ago about the old-style grocery stores and butcher shops of his youth. We are so very fortunate to still have one that has been here for many, many years. The butcher, I’m sure, would be pleased to slice you a […]
Dear editor: Firstly, we would like to thank all of our faithful supporters (individuals, businesses, and service clubs) for all your generous support this past Christmas season. By donating to us this year, you have made many families enjoy their holidays. Secondly, all the donations provided from you were used […]
Dear editor: Good day, I am writing this to you at 3 a.m. on Friday morning after being awaken ever so gently (being sarcastic) for the fifth time in a row, and countless other nights, as well, thanks to our wonderfully considerate truck drivers (wood haul to be exact). These […]
