Roy Harrison Plant passed away peacefully at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. on Nov. 28, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Roy was born Aug. 2, 1946 in Deloraine, Man. In 1958, he, with his family, moved to Atikokan, where he would remain for the better part […]
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It is with deep sadness that the family of Susan Jean Bragg Chepil (nee Rogus) must announce her quiet passing on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 49. Sue Chepil will be remembered for her sense of humour, her devotion […]
Pearl Olive McKay passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Pearl was born July 14, 1906 in Stephenfield, Man. to Herbert and Elizabeth Abbott. She was raised on the family farm, tending to her family until she was married to Ken […]
Buzz was born July 1, 1921 in Emo to the late Edward and Ella McComb (Shortreed). He attended Emo Public and Emo Continuation schools, and the Lakehead Training and Re-Establishment Institute. He had held numerous positions and served on several boards in the community, including secretary and secretary-treasurer of Lash […]
The talk of the town over the past week certainly has centered around the situation at Fort Frances High School, where some students allegedly are plotting to attack other students next Friday (Dec. 22). Unfortunately, as tends to happen in situations like these, the rumours are spreading like wildfire—and often […]
Dear editor: The government officials who took the farmers’ meat away from Greensides Store at night reminds me of a song I once heard: “Snakes, crawl at night That’s what they say. When the sun goes down Then the snakes will play.” After the support supper meeting Nov. 30 in […]
Dear editor: In response to Mr. Rafferty’s letter to the editor last Wednesday, I trust you charged him for a paid political announcement. No wonder the public is a little jaded about politicians when the failed NDP candidate writes letters to the editor about the election of the leadership of […]
Dear editor: Re: Everyone deserves a Christmas The Salvation Army would like to thank the people of this community and many businesses for the donations we already have received this Christmas season. Corps officers, employees, and volunteers are working hard to collect the funds necessary to fulfill our commitment to […]
Dear editor: The following letter has been sent to Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs minister Leona Dombrowsky: As you are aware, the producers of Rainy River District are in an impossible position with regard to our ability to eat meat produced on our farms; we do not have an abattoir, […]
M.G. (Buzz) McComb, 85, of Emo, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Knox United Church in Emo, with Rev. Frances Flook officiating. A complete obituary […]
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Muriel Cooper, 84, of 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Muriel was born Aug. 8, 1922 in Emo, Ont. to the late Herbert […]
