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.

Born to Chris and Jennifer, nee Whalen, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Mikael Dante, weighing 9 lbs. 12 oz. on January 22, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Born to Mark and Jennifer, a baby girl, Ryan Belle, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz, on Jan. 26, 2002 in Winnipeg. Proud grandparents are Richard & Helen (nee Brockie) Moszynski and very proud great-grandparents are David & Mildred Brockie.

Alice Hilda Albert, 95, passed away peacefully at the Emo Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002. She was born in Lasswade, Ont. on Jan. 26, 1907. Hilda was one of the first volunteer members to start Meals on Wheels, and was the past president of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She […]

Joseph Charles Herman “Carl” Heisler, 70, of Emo, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002 at the Emo Hospital. Carl was born Oct. 6, 1931 in Emo and lived on the family farm his entire life. He farmed, cut wood, and worked for the Department of Highways until his retirement […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lyman Hedley Coughlin. He passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2002 at the age of 85. Lyman was born in Armstrong, Ont. on Jan. 5, 1917. At an early age, he moved with his family to Redditt, Ont. in 1921. […]