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 […]
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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 […]
Jessie Miller, 93, passed away Jan. 3, 2007 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Sept. 2, 1913 in Fort Frances to the late Margaret and George Easton. She was the last survivor of eight children–Edith, Blanch, Beatrice, Marjorie, Betty (of Betty’s of Fort […]
Marilyn Jean Blesi, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at her home. Marilyn was born June 3, 1967 in Fort Frances, Ont. She attended Rainy River Community College and moved to the Falls in 1995. Formerly Marilyn J. Geyshick, she was united in marriage to Darrell […]
VANDULMEN-ANTTONEN–Born to Brianna Vandulmen and Joe Anttonen, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Macie Dawn, weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. on December 16, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
LOUGHREY–Born to Matt and Kerri, nee Halvorsen, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Karson Matthew Theodore, weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz. on December 18, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
LEBLANC–Born to Robin and Tami, nee Mann, of Stratton, Ont., a girl, Kallahan Sophia, weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz. on December 20, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Peacefully, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont., Edna E. Caul (nee Johnson) passed away at the age of 71. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Floyd, of 50 years; and sons, Allan (Ellen), Larry (Lori), and Wayne (Susan). She also was […]
Ethel F. Guppy (nee Hampshire) passed away peacefully at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont., with her family at her side, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 at the age of 87. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Walter Guppy; daughters, May Kavanaugh, Geraldine Spruce, Kathy Kavanaugh, Carol Gajardo, […]
