Aristotle once said, β€œIn 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.

Carl C. Schaum, 76, of 322 Kerr Place, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born May 5, 1928 in Huenfeld, Germany to the late Karl and Anna Maria Schaum. Carl immigrated to Canada in 1953, and his […]

Carl C. Schaum, 76, of 322 Kerr Place, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances. Fr. Francis Pudicherry will […]

For those of you who didn’t major in Latin, or read the current side panel of the 525 g box of Honey Nut Cheerios, the phrase means β€œFaster, Higher, Stronger”—which is the motto for Canada’s Olympic team that will take to the field of competition in Athens starting Saturday. Except […]

Dear editor: On the weekend beginning July 30, we attended the Chapple school reunion. Once again, the Chapple heritage committee, with help from various community members, organized a memorable and fun-filled three-day celebration. Every minute of each day was enjoyableβ€”from registration day at the Barwick Community Hall, where we met […]