Winona Elizabeth Quarterman, R.N., (nee Morphet), a graduate of KGH School of Nursing in 1946 and a retired nurse with Alcan, peacefully passed away at Providence Manor in Kingston, on Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 in her 83rd year. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Quarterman; and loving […]

Larry Irwin, former owner of the Irwin Hotel in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006.

Alvera Wiley passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 in Boiestown, N.B. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; parents, Hazel and Elmer Wood; brother, George Wood; and sister, Aleatha DeFrancesco. Surviving are her daughters, Juanita (Wayne) Bellinger of Thunder Bay, Ont. and Valerie (Joe) Schenkels of Parker Ridge, N.B.; four […]

Mary Elizabeth Kingerski 1922-2006 It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Elizabeth Kingerski, 84, announce her peaceful passing on Friday, September 29, 2006 in Fort Frances, Ontario. Mary was born on January 31, 1922 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Michael & Sophia Duchnicki. She married […]

Ernest Derward Angus, 96, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Derward was born in Garson, Man. on Feb. 26, 1910 to Edna and Ernest Angus. He was united in marriage to Helma (Widgren) on Sept. 7, 1934, and they were […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Ross Meades, 76, on Sept. 19, 2006. Frank was born in Toronto, Ont., the youngest of 14 children. He grew up on a farm in the Don Valley and worked for Toronto Hydro for 25 years. Frank and […]

Raymond (“Rainbow”) Carl Sadewasser, 60, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2006 at the Falls Good Samaritan Care Center. Raymond was born July 7, 1946 in International Falls. He grew up in the Falls and later moved to Manitou Rapids, Ont. He lived in Manitou for several […]

William “Bill” Allison, 75, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 from 1-3 p.m. at the Little Beaver Snow Park (turn left off McIrvine Road […]

Mary Ducharme (nee Depiero) passed away peacefully at Mariann Home in Richmond Hill, Ont. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 in her 92nd year. Mary was the dear wife of the late Conrad; cherished and loving mother of Paul and his wife, Bev; and lovingly remembered by nephew, Ray Watson and […]

The deal hammered out to transfer ownership of Rainycrest Home for the Aged here to Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is a successful conclusion to a complicated and controversial issue—and should be supported by district municipalities. At first glance, the deal’s biggest benefit is that our home for the aged […]

Dear editor: We realize we are late with our thanks, but we still wish to voice our appreciation for the “Driven to Read” program. Thank you to the many people involved in this program, including Andrea Avis of the Fort Frances Public Library, Karli McKinnon, Meagan Bersy, Christina Empey, and […]

Dear editor: How disappointing. First, Mr. Boshcoff says he will vote against the Conservative’s softwood lumber deal. Then, he declares he will vote in favour of the deal. On voting day, what does he do? He summons up all his strength and with the courage of his convictions he . […]