WEPRUK-Born to Alex and Rylee, nee Blasky, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Elodie Rose, weighing 8lbs 1 oz on August 30, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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The 23rd-annual “Bassin’ For Bucks” tournament took place this past weekend in Sioux Narrows with another full field of 120 teams competing. Known as one of the most popular bass tournaments in Northwest Ontario because of how well it is run, because there are a bunch of prizes to win […]
On the morning of Sept. 9, 2019, surrounded by family, Peggy Lee Johnson (nee Haney), 70 years old, passed away at her home. At 15 years old, Mom met the love of her life and spent 53 years married to Dad. It always makes us smile to think of our […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Derek James Perreault, age 49, of Fort Frances, Ont. Derek was born June 3, 1970 to Merle and Janice Perreault of Fort Frances. He grew up on Couchiching First Nation where he resided most of his young […]
After being blessed with a wonderful, happy life filled with laughter and so much love, our Mom passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. She had joyfully celebrated her 100th birthday on Febr. 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Although our hearts are broken we are comforted knowing that she […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of William Alexander Lennix, 83, of Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. A complete announcement to follow.
Joy Danylchuk, born July 11, 1965, died peacefully at home in Thunder Bay with family by her side on Aug. 24, 2019. Joy was predeceased by her father, Bohdan (Dr. Bud) Danylchuk. She is survived by her mother, Flora Danylchuk; her sister, BJ; and brothers, Kim (Micheline), Andrew (Dawn Marie) […]
Christina (Chris) Lowey (nee Vanderhorst) passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 with her family by her side. Christina was born Nov. 8, 1927 in Winnipeg, Man. to Johannus and Huberdina Vanderhorst, the fourth of six children. Christina will be forever remembered by her family […]
Lois Stoltz left her hospice bed at Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls, Mn. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 and entered the heavenly gates to meet her Lord and Saviour. Born to William and Doris McCready on Aug. 12, 1949, she was the third of five children in a very […]
With school back in session, the streets are seeing more bicycle and pedestrian traffic. What this means is residents–not just school age children–who are walking and riding bicycles on the sidewalks and roadways must take measures to ensure they are safe and following the law. For example, cyclists are reminded […]
Dear editor, As a doctor in Thunder Bay Regional’s emergency department, I see first hand how governments can fail some of us. In my current job, I certainly help people, but I feel that I can do even more to make lives better all-round. That’s why I think my background […]
