Born to Robyn Judson and Ann Tkachyk, of Dryden, Ont., a girl, Marlee Nicole, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. on July 24, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Born to Lindsey Nordin and Chris Williamson, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Emma Diane, weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. on July 21, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Geauvreau-Turner (nee Kelly) of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Ont. at the young age of 37. Yvonne will be missed by the many people she knew, but none more than her children, Hannah, seven, and Landen, four. […]
Offering a first prize of $50,000 to celebrate its 10th year, as well as inviting back all the past winners, another Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is off to a roaring start. Festivities began Sunday with 39 teams plying Rainy Lake in hopes of capturing the Kid-Pro title. Monday night […]
Dear editor: I would like to announce that my daughter, Amanda Chaboyer, used to dance with Fort Dance Studio in 2000-01. Since then, we moved to Toronto, where she pursued her career as a Hip Hop dancer. I would like to thank Borka Gauthier and all her fellow students […]
Dear sir: During 2003, town council voted for a raise in salary while dropping the benefit package, which put their gross salary on a par, more or less, with other communities in Northwestern Ontario. It now appears some councillors want it both ways. They want both the increase and the […]
Dear editor: There was some stunning news in last week’s paper. Ontario just signed an agreement with the Métis to let them hunt and fish without licences year-round. I believe they (Métis) should be given a means test first to see if they need this fish and wildlife, as most […]
Dear sir: Every now and then, an ordinary person produces something extraordinary. This was revealed this week with the release of the Rainy River Centennial Cookbook. It really is an exceptional work with not only many tried and true family favourites, but it is put together in a fashion that’s […]
Dear editor, The mayor and council were elected because the citizens of Fort Frances put their trust and faith in these people to do what is best for the town. The passing of a bylaw that would see members of council receive a paid benefits package—in addition to remuneration—can only […]
Dear sir: If the mayor and council of the town of Smallville were employees of that town, business of council would come to a standstill (mmm, what a thought). For example, when the discussion of wages was brought up, each member would have to declare a conflict of interest. I […]
Peacefully on July 19, 2004, Anne passed away at Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. Shee was born June 9, 1918. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Pete, in 1963; and one daughter, Joyce, in 1981. She leaves behind one son, Ron (Rose) of Fort Frances, Ont.; […]
