Dear editor: I am deeply saddened by the situation surrounding the shutdown of Sunrise Meat in Barwick but inspired by the residents of Rainy River District. My chosen career path is agriculture, for which I attended the University of Manitoba to obtain a degree. I came to Rainy River District […]
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Editor: For many years, I had the privilege of knowing Gus Lindberg as a friend and, in matters of minor hockey, a mentor. Long after I left Fort Frances, he would still keep in touch, coming to Alberta where we watched hockey here or in Calgary. He never forgot his […]
Dear Mike: I am getting to the point where I would prefer not to hear the news. I don’t think I would be far off base by stating that less than 10 percent of what we see on television newscasts is positive and cheerful. The press appears to be more […]
“Our Irish Blessing” David Wayne Roach, 50, of Apt. #113-1301, Elizabeth St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye Hospital on Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. He was born March 17, 1956 in Fort Frances to William and Kathleen Roach. Dave was raised in Fort Frances and was part of […]
DONALDSON–Born to Robert and Erin, nee Lovelace, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Sophie Isabel Anne, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on October 28, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
GRENNIER–Born to Todd and Tracy, nee Allan, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Kalin Edward, weighing 9 lbs. 9 oz. on October 29, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MAKI–Born to Chris Maki and Cheryl Diamond, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Hailey Marie, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on October 30, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
INDIAN–Born to Jaysen and Violet, nee Leonard, of Big Island, Ont., a girl, Kaitlyn Evelyn Rose, weighing 10 lbs. 15 oz. on November 2, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
ANDY–Born to Christine Morrisseau and Chris Andy, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Reegenah Sunshine, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. on November 2, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MORRIS–Born to Isaac and Jana, nee Shute, of Devlin, Ont., a girl, Esther Matilda Lucy, weighing 9 lbs. on November 2, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
GALUSHA–Born to Nathan and Wednesday, nee Falkler, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Isabella Marie, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on November 2, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Wally Achen, 82, of Baudette, Mn., passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1924 in Ottertail County to Charles and Emma (Bates) Achen. Wally was raised in rural Fergus Falls, Mn. on the family farm. The family then moved to the Baudette area […]
