Dear Mike: On Monday, Dec. 11, we local war brides were treated to a wonderful evening by our daughters and granddaughters. As 2006 is the Year of the War Bride, our daughters and granddaughters planned an evening of memories, beginning with being welcomed by a “Mountie,” receiving a red-and-white corsage, […]

Dear editor, Congratulations to the Fort Frances Choraliers and the Borderland Community Orchestra for an amazing Christmas performance this past weekend. There were so many moments of absolute harmony between the choir and orchestra. Working with Katherine Williams and the members of the orchestra was a new and challenging experience […]

HANDORGAN-WHITE–Born to Charity Rose White and William Handorgan, of Morson, Ont., a boy, Brady Justin William, weighing 7 lbs. 15 oz. on December 12, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

JONASSON–Born to Shannon and Don, nee Stone, of Rainy River, Ont., a boy, Dalton Raymond, weighing 7 lbs. 3.5 oz. on December 13, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

MORRISSEAU–Born to Jenna Tucker and Todd Morrisseau, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Kaydence Lisa Cecile, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. on December 15, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Sasheen Reevis Linklater, 31, of Detroit, Mich., passed away unexpectedly in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. Sasheen was born May 17, 1975 in Minneapolis, Mn. to Freda Perry (Linklater) of International Falls, Mn. and Joseph Spears of Minneapolis, Mn., who survive. Also left to mourn her passing are her […]

MARY PELOQUIN Word has been received that Dorothea “Georgie” Peloquin passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 in Thunder Bay, Ont. A private family service will be held. The family gratefully requests that in memoriam donations may be made to the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, 580 Algoma St. N., Thunder Bay, […]

James Albert Bruce passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8, 2006 at the Yuma Regional Medical Centre with his wife, Tish, at his side. Cremation has taken place. A memorial and celebration of life service will be held in International Falls, Mn. in the spring.

Janet Ellen Ronning, 57, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont,, formerly of Rainy River, Onta., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Janet was born Jan. 8, 1949 in Rainy River to the late Conrad and Lorna Ronning. She grew […]

Paul Warren Wilhelm passed away, in his 65th year, at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Ogden); loving father of Paula Goulah (Andre) and Bradley (Camille); and cherished grandfather of Danielle, William, […]

(Husband, Father, Friend) We would like to note the passing of this dear man, and invite all to join in remembering and celebrating his life. Everett was born Sept. 3, 1925 in Atwood Township, District of Rainy River. He was born on the Hanson homestead and remained next to this […]