Dear sir: We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all of the kind and generous people who were involved in any way with the Dec. 28 fundraising tea given on our behalf. First of all, we’d like to thank […]

In loving memory of Philip Schugmann of Emo, Ont., who passed away Jan. 10, 2004 in Emo. He was born Sept. 6, 1935 in Cudworth, Sask. Prayers were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Homes “Red Lake Chapel.” A funeral mass was held Thursday, Jan. […]

It is with extreme sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Hughie James Allan, 40, beloved son of Carol and Carl Sundlin, at his residence on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. Born on May 6, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ont., he was raised in Thunder Bay, Ont. Hughie had […]

Mrs. Carolyne A. Dawson (nee Glowasky), of Port Lampton, Ont., passed away suddenly Dec. 26, 2003 at the age of 68. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert. She is survived by her mother, Anne Glowasky; brother, George Glowasky and wife, Diane, of Fort Frances; her children, Cindy and husband, […]

It’s natural for people to associate New Year’s with starting fresh, wiping the slate clean, so to speak, and moving on free of the baggage from the past 365 days. In reality, of course, we can never leave the past completely behind us—no matter how determined our efforts or best […]

Dear sir: We, the crew of the dedicated air ambulance service out of Sioux Lookout, wish to extend out thanks and unparalleled gratitude to two Fort Frances families. After a long day of delays in our travels of moving patients to their respective destinations, we experienced the love that only […]

Dear sir: Looking back to when our Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship was not full to over-flowing with teams, and there wasn’t a waiting list to fish it, the committee called me and asked if I would go the Minneapolis sport and travel show to promote our bass tourney. With […]

Dear sir: I would like to extend my congratulations to Vic Nowak and the rest of the staff at Family and Children’s Services on their upcoming move to the old Fort Frances High School site. I enjoyed my time working for this wonderful organization, and am sure the staff and […]

It is with great sadness that the family of Vernon Manford Wrolstad must announce the passing of her husband, their dad, stepfather, and grandfather on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Garry, […]

Robert Curtis “Huck” Halvorsen, 63, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan. He was born Nov. 25, 1940 in Emo, Ont. to the late Curtis and Iris Halvorsen. Robert had worked as a heavy equipment operator at Great Lakes/Bowater until his […]

Mr. Derek John Nicholas passed away after a tragic accident while on his way to work during the early-morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003. Derek was born in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Nov. 5, 1973. He attended Heath Park School and graduated from Westgate High School. Derek furthered his […]

Luigia “Giga” Candido of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital with her family and friends at her side. She was born July 17, 1913 in Azzono, Decimo, Italy to the late Luigi and Teresa Moretton. Giga was united in marriage to Girolamo […]