DeLoris Camirand, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She is survived by her sons, Randy and Todd Scott of Lethbridge, Alta., Wade (Denise) Scott of Toronto, Ont., Raymond (Laurie) Scott, Jerry Scott, and Dan (Tracy) Scott […]
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, nana, and great-nana, Donna Jean Rowell (nee Scott), on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. Donna was born on April 13, 1938 in Miscampbell, Ont. In the 1950s, Donna and her husband, Jack, moved to Atikokan, Ont., then Gilbert […]
A good man died on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at the age of 64 years, losing his battle with depression. Wayne was born on April 7, 1954 in Fort Frances, Ont. His passion for horses since childhood took him to the University of Guelph Veterinary School, where he earned his […]
Hats off to the local Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) for staging a “Newcomers Meet-and-Greet” back on Nov. 30 at the Super 8 Motel. With the aim of welcoming those who recently immigrated here from foreign countries, as well as to help them better connect with fellow immigrants, the event […]
We put up our Christmas tree this past Friday and Saturday. When our boys were young, we would go out on a tree-finding afternoon–often at my cousin’s farm on the River Road. We would march through the bush, usually with one of the boys being pulled on a sleigh while […]
I attended my first Christmas party of the season last week! It was a great night but certainly made me think that the time is ticking away. I also attended a Christmas concert in the Barwick Heritage Church and it was incredibly beautiful. As soon as you walked in, you […]
The holiday season is here and you know what that means: lists. I have lots of lists this time of year. My Christmas baking list is a good one, though it doesn’t always reach fruition. It’s a bit like buying a gym pass in January. It seems like a superb […]
HANDS-Born to Steve and Amy, nee Wilson, of Milton, Ontario, a boy, Bridger Terryn Benry, weighing 8 lbs on November 6, 2018 at Milton District Hospital, Milton, Ontario. Grandparents Terry and Lisette Wilson and Larry and Barb Hands of Fort Frances, Ontario. Great Grandparents Gerald and Edna Lambert of Fort […]
Hunting season started a couple of months ago but for hunters who have yet to fill their deer or moose tags, they are running out of time because the season will come to an end on Dec. 15. It has not been a very successful season for me. I have […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Inga Bazylewski announces her passing on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Inga was born on Aug. 6, 1924 in Kirkjubaerjarsokn, Iceland to Eric and Malfridur Johnson. She was united in marriage to Harry Bazylewski […]
A candlelight service in observance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, will be held today (Dec. 6) at 6 p.m. at Knox United Church. Refreshments to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tour de Fort presents “Boreal” on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Murray Beninger announces his passing on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the age of 71. Murray was born on June 26, 1947 in Rainy River, Ont. Murray is survived by his wife, Sharlene (Lambert), of almost 50 years on Dec. 6, […]
