Jack Easton passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004. Jack was born in Rainy River, Ont. on June 6, 1919. He was married June 22, 1943, to Barb Henderson, who survives along with their five children, Jim (Donna) of […]

Born June 6, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ont., Alvin (Cy) Pshytocky passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004. He had attended public and high school in Fort Frances. Alvin enlisted in the RCAF and served for 31 years, with tours in Canada, Europe, and Moscow, Russia. He later worked for the […]

After a full life, Noemi Teresa Venerus passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born April 7, 1922 in Cordenons, Italy to Antonio and Fumitta Scian. Teresa married Cesare Venerus on Nov. 23, 1946. […]

Word has been received at Fort Frances of the passing of John Liberte “Bert” Dryton Bridge, who passed away suddenly in hospital at Ottawa, Ont. on Feb. 25, 2004 at the age of 85. He was born in Winnipeg, Man. and became a teacher by profession, teaching in Manitoba, Fort […]

Jack Cooper, 64, of Front Street Manor in Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2004 at his home. He was born July 24, 1940 in Fort Frances. He is survived by his brother, Harvey and wife, Bonnie, of Logan Lake, B.C.; sister, Lorna and husband, Floyd Dolph, of […]

One can sympathize with the predicament the Fort Frances Curling Club is facing these days, shouldered with the highest dues in the district, a hefty mortgage, and a property tax bill close to $30,000 this year. One also certainly appreciates and respects the storied history the club has enjoyed in […]

Dear sir: After travelling the 100 miles or so down Highway 502 expecting to find an outfitter who could rent us a small fishing boat, Deidre and I found ourselves tent camping in your neat little town park on Rainy Lake. No boats were available, although we did spot a […]

Dear sir: I had known for some time that Bill Malinosky had been ill, but it was nevertheless a very sad moment when I read his obituary in the Times last Wednesday. There are times when you wish you had a chance to thank someone for something that they did […]

Dear editor, I am writing in regard to new laws going into effect Sept. 1, 2004 regarding farm animals not being allowed to be taken to a place for custom cutting and processing unless it is government inspected. Since we have no abattoir in the district, meat has to be […]

Fred Mark Eldridge, 77, of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully with his family at his side at his home on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004. He was born May 13, 1927 at Lake Minnetonka, Mn., but spent much of his childhood in Scotland. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on […]

After a full life, Noemi Teresa Venerus passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born April 7, 1922 in Cordenons, Italy to Antonio and Fumitta Scian. Teresa married Cesare Venerus on Nov. 23, 1946. […]

Born to Cheryl Diamond and Christopher Maki, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Joshua Leo, weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz. on July 25, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.