Born to Katannya Fox and Steven Mentuck-ngo, of Waywayseecappo, Manitoba, a baby boy, Nicco, weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. on February 23, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Laura Irvine Mose, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont. (and formerly of 1658 Col. Rd. W.), passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, March 9, 2002. Laura was born in Ireland on June 1, 1911. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and siblings in March, […]
In memory of Marcel Edward Joseph Chabot, who passed away suddenly at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on March 9, 2002, due to a long battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was 32 when he moved to Thompson, Manitoba, where he […]
In loving memory of Lynne van Rooyen, age 55, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2002 in Atikokan, Ont. Lynne was born on March 4, 1947 to the late Harold and Anna Clare Tibbs in Pasadena, Texas. She moved with her family to Fort Frances as a young […]
Boris Katerick, 72, of 405 Mosher Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, He was born on Oct. 16, 1929 in LaVallee, Ont., to the late Joseph and Nettie Katerick. Mr. Katerick attended public school in LaVallee and later graduated from […]
It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing away of Lucien Eugene Lambert, 89, of Fort Frances on Sunday, March 10, 2002. He died peacefully with his family at his side. Lucien was born June 30, 1912 in Pinewood, Ont., to Eugene and Delina Lambert. He spent […]
Alarm bells should be ringing in municipal offices across the Rainy River district since the release of the 2001 census results on Tuesday. The overall population of the district has declined by 4.4 percent. Statistics Canada numbers show a Fort Frances drop of 5.4 percent to a population of 8,315. […]
Dear sir: There seems to be a controversy growing over whether or not parents who choose to educate their children outside the public education system should be allowed a tax credit. I think it’s a small step in the right direction. It is ultimately parents’ responsibility that their children are […]
Dear sir: Here we go again. Over twenty year ago, the town of Fort Frances faced the same problem which it is facing now–population decline and lost tourism. One cause of this problem now is the same as it was back then. Once again a bandaid has been applied to […]
Dear sir: Just a few words of thanks and praise to the girls & guys who dedicate their time and professionalism to make other people’s days a success at the Branch #29 Emo Legion. My wife and I had the honour of seeing our son get married March 2, 2002. […]
