Cecil Donavan Westover, 59, of Barwick, Ont., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002 at Emo Hospital in Emo, Ont. Cecil was born Aug. 21, 1942 in Fort Frances, Ont. He joined the Canadian National Railway in 1966 as a conductor. He loved the outdoors and animals. He is survived […]

It is with deep regret the family of Ed Sivonen of Fort Frances, ON announce his passing on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at the age of 78. Ed will be sadly missed by his six children, Gary (Susan) Sivonen of Winnipeg, Nancy (Brian) Allan of Devlin, Judy (Doug) Sivonen of […]

With just two days to go until the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, there’s been a decided lack of excitement surrounding these Games, at least until now. In fact, ask most Canadians to name five individuals making up Team Canada and you might get Elvis […]

Dear sir: Being fortunate to have had good health, other than a few accidental injuries, I never gave a lot of thought to our local health care. Like most of us, I took it for granted. I began 2002 spending two weeks in the hospital, with little recall of my […]

Dear sir: These comments and observations are posed as questions for the prospective candidates vying for the leadership of the provincial Progressive Conservatives, and presumably the position of premier of Ontario, and the probable new Cabinet. The tourism industry was dealt a nasty, unfair blow in January, 1999 when the […]

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Metta Visser, of Emo, Ont., announce her passing after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Metta died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, […]

Kevin and Lisa, nee Ryan, and big brother Colten announce the arrival of Gage Scott Blanchard, 8 lbs.2.8 oz., 20 1/4 inches long, born Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at Falls Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Gay Ryan of Fort Frances, Ontario. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Leona Blanchard […]

Born to Greg Ward and Diana Sharp, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Mikel Robert, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on January 11, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to John and Savea, nee Bey, of Rainy River, Ont., a baby boy, Kodi John Kai, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. on January 16, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to David and Julia, nee Puumala, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby girl, Nathalie Kaarina, weighing 7 lbs. 15oz. on January 18, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital,Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Brian and Gerri, nee Walton, a baby girl, Alacea Margaret, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. on January 10, 2002.

Born to Jonathan and Elisabeth, nee Penner, of Stratton, Ont., a baby boy, Nathanael J., weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz.on January 20, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.