Surrounded by the love of his family, Enar Ronald Engstrom, 69, passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 42 years, Carol; and his children, Kris (Laurie), Paul (Karen), Karen, and James (Dinah). Enar had a great love for his family and […]

Dear sir: Well, things just keep getting better and better! While driving home from Thunder Bay and into our lovely town of Fort Frances, I noticed that at the entrance of that end of town on the highway there is a lovely, bright blue sign that says “La Verendrye Parkway.” […]

Greetings: Concerning the letter of J.J. Witherspoon in the May 28 issue of the Times, I was dismayed with the tone—and the attitude of superiority—shown toward Mrs. Teeple. She found Mrs. Teeple’s letter as an example of hate, and yet seems to display hate herself in this attack on her—and […]

Dear sir: I would like to draw attention to a roadway in Miscampbell between Lots No. 4 and 5, Concession No. 1. This roadway was taken off road maintenance and repairs under chairman Jim Gill of the Miscampbell roads board. However, the board neglected to close the entrance, allowing unworthy […]

Dear editor: The Kidney Foundation is pleased to announce that through your kind and generous donations, we have completed a very successful canvass of Fort Frances, Couchiching, and Alberton ($8,500). This year’s theme of “Celebrating the Miracles” has been possible through the assistance of those like you who have made […]

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of their son and brother, Robert (Bob) Gerald Armstrong, 33, of 427 Sixth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., suddenly on Friday, June 6, 2003 at his residence. Bob was born Oct. 24, 1969 in Fort Frances and had lived here […]

Leila Hele, 80, of 433 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Dec. 21, 1922 in Emo, Ont. to the late Charles and Renie Brigham. Leila grew up in Emo. On Dec. 26, 1940, […]

Leila Hele, 80, of 433 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Dec. 21, 1922 in Emo, Ont. to the late Charles and Renie Brigham. Leila grew up in Emo. On Dec. 26, 1940, […]

Surrounded by his family, Francis (Frank) John Newstead, 89, of Reef Point, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at University Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask. on Thursday, May 29, 2003. Born in Winnipeg, Man. to George and May Newstead, Frank remained there until 1936 when he moved to Kenora, Ont. Reading, travelling, […]

Elsie Morphet, 84, passed away at her residence at Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, May 27, 2003. She was born in Emo, Ont. on Dec. 26, 1918 to the late Mary and Eldridge Littlefield. Elsie received her education in Emo and worked […]

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Emile Joseph Peloquin, 89, on May 26, 2003 in Portland, Ore. He was born July 23, 1914 (to the late Flora and Napoleon Peloquin) in St. Jean de Baptise, Man. The family moved to Fisher Branch, Man. and later to […]

Mrs. Edyth Margaret (Marge) Hughes, 75, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003 at Grandview Lodge in Thunder Bay, Ont. with her family by her side. Marge was born March 11, 1928 in Brantford, Ont. to Robert and Catherine Mt. Pleasant. She was a former long-time resident of Atikokan, Ont. She […]