PARISIEN–Born to Jenna and Brock Parisien, a boy, Tyrone James, weighing 6 lbs. Born at Misicordia Hospital in Edmonton, AB.
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LINKLATER–Born to Michelle Bruyere and Randy Linklater, of Couchiching IR, Ontario, a boy, Jayce Nathanial Randolph, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. on October 15, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Lawrence C. Calder passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at an adult foster care home in St. Helens, Ore. He was 78. Mr. Calder was born May 1, 1927 to Earl and Mina (Smith) Calder in Devlin, Ont. He worked for the Canadian National Railroad before serving in the U.S. […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ron King, 68, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ron was born June 20, 1937 in Fort Frances, where he lived most of his life. After graduating from Fort Frances High School, […]
David Charles (Dave) Armit, 69, of 149 Sixth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born April 4, 1936 in Fort Frances to the late Charles and Cecilia Armit. Dave grew up as a […]
Robert Clarence Colvin passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Oct. 10, 2005 in Campbell River, B.C. Robert is survived by his sons, Lynn (Joyce) and Patrick (Cathy); daughters, Valerie (Harry), Janice (Larry), Darlene (Marcel), and Barbara (Terry); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No service by request. […]
It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of William T. (Bill) Matthew announce his passing on Oct. 18, 2005, at home, as he wished. Bill was born in Rainy River, Ont. on Jan. 5, 1932. He was united in marriage to Bernice Acthim in 1954. Bill and Bernice operated […]
The district’s own version of the Oscars takes place Saturday night when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce hosts its 10th-annual Business Awards Gala at La Place Rendez-Vous—and no doubt all the nominees are waiting with bated breath to hear the words, “And the winner is. . . .” But […]
Dear editor: Thank you to all who attended the functions in my honour in Fort Frances and Atikokan over the past month. I enjoyed the words of praise—even though some of the speakers got carried away. Thank you, too, to the Thunder Bay-Rainy River NDP riding association for hosting the […]
Dear sir: Isn’t it time we separated from southern Ontario and formed our own province? We have many good political leaders in all parties and many smart people in all walks of life that could organize the movement to separate. We just need a good leader to step forward. Are […]
Dear editor: In view of Minister Duncan’s recent and well-publicized comment, we should take the view that “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” and suggest the following as a solution to the job loses in Northwestern Ontario and the closing of the Atikokan Generating Station. Now that the province […]
Dear sir: We need answers re the Fort Frances Clinic: 1. Why was Kim Metke’s offer rejected? 2. Was it because he offered real market value, instead of this ridiculous $1 million figure? 3. Has the building and equipment been properly appraised? 4. Who will be responsible for recruitment? 5. […]
