Harry A. Rushton, a World War Two naval veteran, passed away in his 87th year on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Rushton (nee Gadd); dear father of Mary Lou Baggaley, Linda Gillespie, […]
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Nenaa ‘igoneb (Duck Clan) It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved John (Cash) Comegan, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the age of 69 at Big Grassy First Nation. He was predeceased by his parents, George Comegan […]
Peggy (Margaret Edith) McMillan, 56, of Habour Point Condominiums in Virgina Beach passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006 in her home. A native of Emo, Ont., she was predeceased by her father, Edwin McLean French. Peggy is survived by her husband, Eric MacKenzie McMillan; son, Kent Gregory McMillan and granddaughter, […]
The family of Barb Johnston (nee Dunahee) are saddened to announce her passing at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, April 3, 2006 after a brief illness. Mom was born in Fort Frances on Oct. 6, 1939 and resided here for most of her life. […]
We all knew—deep down—that Fort Frances was not immune to the woes gripping the forest industry of late. It was a matter of when, not if. The shoe finally dropped over the past week with word Abitibi-Consolidated was laying off a large number of its salaried staff here (the company […]
When Fort Frances hosts a major event, like the Ontario Scott curling playdowns back in late January-early February and the all-Ontario boys’ high school hockey championship last week, it’s only natural to sing the praises of the organizing committees and volunteers who ensure their success. Often lost in the shuffle, […]
Dear editor: Back on Dec. 21, I wrote a letter to you entitled “Mill Closures: Threat or Opportunity?” The letter was a challenge to Fort Frances residents, Abitibi-Consolidated management, and union workers alike to consider a win/win outcome and work together to keep our mill in production and Fort Frances […]
Dear editor: Now that the well-deserved accolades have been appropriately distributed throughout the town and district for the recent OFSAA boys’ hockey tournament, please permit me to thank the many businesses which took the time to decorate their stores and offices in the Muskie black and gold colours. This not […]
Dear sir: I would like to commend the crew that was in charge of running the OFSAA boys’ ‘AAA/AAAA’ hockey championship website. Being a former resident of Fort Frances, I have been keeping track of the Muskies throughout the season and the playoffs. I would like to say job well […]
Dear editor: Thanks, Fort Frances, for making a remarkable difference. Thanks to your personal donation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation continues to lead the way in protecting the health of millions of Canadians at risk of heart disease and stroke by funding vital research and health promotion and education. Thank […]
Dear Mr. Editor: Every April during Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society relies on tens of thousands of volunteers to canvass their neighbourhoods to help raise money in the fight against this disease. To make this year’s door-to-door campaign a success, we’re challenging the residents of Fort Frances and district […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Florence Elizabeth Drennan, 91, announces that she passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006. This great woman was born April 25, 1914 in Cartwright, Man. to William and Martha Caul. As a young girl, Florence moved to Rainy River District with […]
