It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Douglas Eugene Bone at the age of 76 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Douglas was born June 9, 1927 in Fort Frances to Lloyd and Lillian Bone. He was […]

Elmer Swan Norlund, 83, of Emo, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay Ont. He was born May 15, 1920 in Gameland, Ont. to the late Swan and Agnes Norlund. On June 20, 1944, he married Teresa Armstrong—the love of his life. […]

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Harry Kitzul on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with his family at his side. Harry is survived by his wife, Eva Dorreen Kitzul, his wife of 52 years. He also will be lovingly remembered […]

It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of our beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, Carol Wowchuk, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born Jan. 4, 1942 […]

Charles Barras, 70, of 918 Phair Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with his wife and granddaughter, Allyson, at his side on Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Aug. 12, 1932 in Toronto, Ont. to the late Fred and Pearl Barras. […]

Elmer William Haglin (Williamson), 79, passed away suddenly Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003 in Nestor Falls, Ont. Elmer was born May 9, 1924 in North Branch, Ont. to Lillian and Emil Williamson. He was raised in Rainy River, Ont. by Mr. and Mrs. John Haglin, living in Rainy River District all […]

Joseph Edward Asselin, 73, of 36 Rawn Rd., Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003. He was born April 12, 1930 in Dilke Township (Pinewood), Ont. Ed married Greta Miniely on Sept. 4, 1953 and together they came to Atikokan […]

Florence (Robinson) Challis passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, Man. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003 at the age of 87. Florence will be lovingly remembered by her children, Deborah (Ernie), Adrian (Ellen), Bradford (Nazaneen), Elizabeth (Joe), and Stephen (Gila); and grandchildren, Donald, Kate, Daniel, Tanya, Stephen, Nicolai, Aaron, Frank, and Jonathan. […]

Dear sir: Following an article in last week’s Times, there has been much discussion about volunteerism in Chapple. I believe our community is very well served in this regard. Volunteers serve on our fire department, as well as committees for recreation, playground, Chapple Planning Advisory, rec. hall renovation, emergency planning, […]

Dear sir: I was an employee at the Red Dog Inn here for many years, yet I hear all the years that I worked there, and others, that we’re only getting out last wages and vacation pay. No severance pay or dismissal pay. Some people have worked there for 15 […]

Dear sir: Please accept this open letter to Premier Ernie Eves. As you are aware, Mr. Premier, global shifts, including changing technology within the forestry sector, combined with current U.S. trade tariffs and a world-wide soft market for paper products, have led to a downturn in the forestry industry across […]

Dear sir: Wow—wasn’t that a party. Congratulations Stratton! And a special thanks to all the organizers and volunteers. Without each and every one of you, Morley’s centennial celebration last weekend would not have been the huge success that it was! The entertainment was first-class, the hospitality second-to-none, and the suppers […]