I’m writing this on September 11. I know this day is a reminder of the tragedy that happened 22 years ago and none of us will ever forget but today is also my mom’s birthday! My mom is the kindest, hard-working, compassionate, supportive lady. She is an excellent cook, and […]
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Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. Dear Premier Doug Ford, We are writing to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding your recent comments on 2SLGBTQ+ youth and school boards in Ontario. It is disheartening to find ourselves in a position where we must […]
February 27, 1928 – September 6, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother andgrandmother Patricia Kathleen Ash (Pat). Pat was born in Fort Frances on February 27, 1928, to Eleanor and Gilbert Watson. She lived all of her life in Fort […]
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of Ruth Frances Bynkoski announces her passing at the age of ninety-five years. Mom was born April 15, 1929, an only child to Jack and Edith Drummond. Being an only child, she was adored, and was the light of […]
We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, Norma Lorraine Erickson, nee Dungey, with family by her side at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Thunder Bay, on August 30, 2023. Born on March 10, 1932, in Emo, Ontario, to a farming family, Mom carried the love of farm and horses […]
Susan Mary Flint (nee Williams) passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 6, 2023, at the age of 76 while in the Hospice of Charles County in Waldorf, Maryland. Sue was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on August 24, 1947, to Frederick G. Williams and Lillian R. […]
The family of Denise Foxx (Hawk) are saddened to announce her passing on August 30, 2023, in River Rouge, Michigan. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Gregory announces his passing on September 2, 2023, at Atikokan General Hospital. Dennis was born January 3, 1936, in Fort Frances to Cecil and Lillian Gregory. He attended school in Fort Frances and left school in 1953 to join the […]
The family of Rodney Halliday, of Fort Frances, Ontario, are very saddened to announce his passing on September 10, 2023. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with heavy hearts, the family of Janace Irene McKelvie announce the passing of their beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Jana was born on February 11, 1962, to Walter and Sylvia McKelvie. She is survived by her siblings, sister Kim […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Joan Ronmark, 70, of Fort Frances, Ontario, at the La Verendrye Hospital on September 3, 2023. Joan will be greatly missed by her children Michelle Ronmark (Leonard Pitman), Sandra (Brian) Gamie, and Richard Ronmark; her grandchildren Masion Gamie, Tatum […]
William “Bill” Spuzak, 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Marie, of Fort Frances. Bill is also survived by his daughter Kathy Lund (Patrick) of Stillwater, Minnesota, and his son Rick (Linda), of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was preceded in […]
