Dear sir: Another successful soccer season has come to an end and I would like to take the time to reflect on the 2004 season. The month of May brought about some big changes for our league. A new executive was voted in, a constitution—defining the league—was drawn up, and […]

Dear Mike: In its first provincial budget, the McGuinty Liberal government announced the de-listing of adult eye examinations, along with removing chiropractic and some physiotherapy care. The public outcry has been great as people understand the importance of regular eye health examinations. What do we know right now? Children aged […]

Dear editor: In newspaper reports earlier this month, NDP MPP Gilles Bisson said the Liberal government has failed to deliver on a promise to provide more tags to moose hunters. He is off target. This year, 392 more tags are being allocated to resident moose hunters than were issued in […]

Born to Allison Swanton and Tony Rud, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Jamie Lee, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. on August 10, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Aristotle once said, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” But how often do we rush through the day without taking a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us? As we all well know, Northwestern Ontario is home to some of the most picturesque scenes […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, with family present, of John Rogoza, 86, into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born March 14, 1918 in Gardenton, Man. to the late William […]

On Aug. 14, 2004, with family and friends at her side, Anne Bob (nee Hall) peacefully passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was 53 years of age. Anne was born May 28, 1951 to the late John and Mary Hall of Mount Carmel, Ont., where […]

Born to Trevor and Mary, nee Clare, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Brandon Trevor, weighing 9 lbs. 10 oz. on August 13, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

It is with great sadness the family of Marie Haver announce her passing on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Marie was born Aug. 31, 1923 in Duck Lake, Sask. to Ivan and Sarah Brandrick. The family moved to Rainy River District in 1928. […]

Born to Paul and Suzanne, nee Thomson, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Anya June Elizabeth, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on August 12, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Laurel McQuaker and Marlin Mose, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Jaycee Alexandra, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. on August 12, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to David and Kelly, nee Tolen, of Emo, Ont., a boy, Ty Lucas, weighing 9 lbs. 10 oz. on August 12, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.