Paul David Begin, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed way on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
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It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Roger Grouette, who went peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 in the presence of his family at HSC. Roger was predeceased by his parents, Marie Elizabeth Marguerite and Joseph Eduardo Grouette; brother, Edward Grouette; and sister, Doris Brown (Grouette). He […]
“Spring Fever Days” runs today through Saturday in Emo. Check out the special supplement with yesterday’s Times for a full schedule of events. Piano adjudicator Jane Duerksen will be conducting a workshop, entitled “Tips for a polished performance,” tomorrow (April 20) at 11 a.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is […]
The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will put the wraps on its 78th year this Friday with the final performances in the Piano Division. The annual “Highlights Concert,” featuring the best of the best, then will follow on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend […]
Dear editor: I was disappointed by the news that NDP brass in Toronto had disqualified Matt Soprovich from seeking the party’s nomination in Kenora-Rainy River, sidelining a Fort Frances resident in favour of their preferred candidate from Kenora. In doing so, they have smeared a good person and an active […]
The merchants of Emo have geared up for “Spring Fever Days” again this year. The festival, now more than 50 years in age, has become the signal that winter is officially over. Kudos to the foresight of Ted Corrigan, Charlie Tompkins, Bill Mosbeck, Gordon Meyers, and Dennis Degagne, who believed […]
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, our mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Shirley Dianne Elizabeth Larsen, passed away peacefully at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with loved ones by her side. Shirley was 72. We are saddened by her passing but find comfort in knowing she has gone to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Lou Larson announces her passing, with family by her side, on Friday, April 13, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Betty Lou was born on May 16, 1939 in Fort Frances to Fred and Agnes Crowe. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Stewart Charles Firth announces his passing on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Stewart was born in Dewsbury Yorkshire England on Aug. 10, 1950 to Albert and Margaret Firth. Though his heritage was half-English and half-Scottish, he loved his Scottish ancestry the most. […]
Arleen Doris Steinke (nee Jeffery) passed away peacefully, at the age of 84, on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont. She leaves behind her husband, Jack; son, Robert (Gaye) and children, Meredith and Corey, of Vail, Colo.; daughter, Tammy (John) and children, […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Cliff Noble, 89, of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, April 11 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Cliff was born on March 25, 1929 in Morley Township, Ont. to Clarence and Myrtle Noble. Cliff worked in Marathon, Ont. for 30 plus […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Crowe announces his passing on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Tom was born on Dec. 13, 1919 to the late Fred and Agnes Crowe. He was united in marriage to Harriet Jane […]
