Dear Mike: I must congratulate all who were involved with the “Les Misérables” production at the Townshend Theatre last week. I am still in awe over the powerful performances, the music, and, of course, the highly-organized quality of the show. They truly have outdone themselves! I can only imagine the […]
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Arthur Leonard “Bud” Hebert passed away at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Bud was born in Fort Frances on Oct. 19, 1927 and resided here most of his life. Bud is survived by his wife, Elaine. They were united in marriage […]
It is with great sadness the family of Loraine Somerville announces her passing on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Born in Fort Frances, Ont. to Walter and Yvonne Green on May 19, 1932, Loraine spent her early childhood in Flanders, Ont. and spoke of it often. As a young girl, she […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Jean Bergstrom announces her passing at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday evening, April 6, 2006. Dorothy was born Thursday, June 28, 1928 in Aylesworth, the third child and second daughter of Charles Milton Fisher […]
On Friday, April 7, 2006, Lyle Vernon Armstrong went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. Lyle was born Nov. 8, 1948 in Fort Frances, Ont. to George and Kirsti Armstrong. As a young man he had many passions, from airplanes and horses to art and music, which continued throughout […]
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, […]
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, […]
