Kirsti Bouchard, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Mudge’s Camp, Mine Centre, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006. She was born on March 29, 1921 in Haapajarva, Finland, immigrating to Canada with her family in 1929. The family settled in Thunder Bay, Ont. As a young woman, she […]
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June Wodell passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary, Alta. Funeral services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
On Oct. 4, 2006, Mrs. Sandra Ross (wife, mother, grandmother, and known to many as nana), of Drayton Valley, Alta., passed away at the age of 59. She is survived by her loving husband, Spencer; two children, Scott (Laura) Ross and Shannon (Rick) Hutchinson; and three grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler […]
It is with great sadness the family of Elaine Harnett announces her sudden passing on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont., followed by interment in Riverview Cemetery. A complete […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Morris E. Loveday announces his passing on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 44. Morris was born in Emo, Ont. on June 2, 1962 to Beatrice and Lawrence Loveday. In his […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Smeeth on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 at the age of 80. Jack was born July 9, 1926 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Dorothy Seger on July 25, 1945 at Knox United Church. […]
Peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, George Paulenko left us after a lengthy illness. He had been born in 1929. George will remain in the hearts and prayers of his loving wife, Nora; and daughters, Heather, Jacqueline, and Catherine. He also will be greatly missed by his sons-in-law, John Caldwell, […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyne Elaine Smith at her home in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Oct. 9, 2006. She was surrounded by her family. Marilyne was born in Estevan, Sask. on Aug. 19, 1941 to the late Richard (Dick) and Thelma Smith. Marilyne […]
Accountability, honesty, integrity, and openness were flung about council chambers during last night’s candidates’ forum—and these four words sum up the issues of this municipal election in Fort Frances. For the past three years, Fort Frances council, and those in most of Rainy River District, have had as many secret […]
Dear editor: Whatever happened to the offer to purchase the Fort Frances Clinic by Mr. Metke? As I understand it, he made two offers to purchase the old clinic and to build a new one. Did town council completely ignore these offers? Are these offers still on the table? Are […]
Dear editor: With all the negativity written about our present councillors, I felt there should be credit given where credit is due. The current councillors have worked for the best interest of the town, whether you agree with all their decisions or not. No one would make a long commitment […]
Dear editor: This is “Rapid Robert” after a long hiatus. The same old guy with the plaid tam, though (unfortunately, I never change). I had the good fortune to be invited to the fall supper that was put on by the Mennonite community this past Saturday at the Barwick Hall. […]
