It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of William “Bill” Korchak, of Pinewood, Ont., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born on June 9, 1935 in Vita, Man. to Metro and Mary Korchak. As a young man, Bill helped […]
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Charlie Byma, 95, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, with his family by his side, early Monday morning, on Aug. 28, 2017, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Charlie was born on Feb. 8, 1922 in The Netherlands to Siebe & Berber Byma. He was united […]
The Watten Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual all-you-can-eat fish fry today (Aug. 25) from 4-8 p.m. at Sunny Cove Camp. Admission is $16 for adults and $6 for kids. All are invited to attend! The St. Mary’s Youth Group is holding a garage sale today (Aug. 25) from […]
Glen Stewart, 65, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. He was born on Feb. 17, 1952 in Thunder Bay, Ont. and worked as a corrections guard in Fort Frances for many years before retiring. He will be loving remembered by his wife, Carla, their families, […]
Sadly, Raymond Veillieux, 83, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Ray was born on Nov. 7, 1933 in Fort France to Edmond and Florence Veillieux. Ray worked for Rainycrest in long-term care, the Fort Frances Parks Board, and […]
It was a quieter week in the neighborhood for me this past week following the week of the KBI, but I still managed to get out in the boat for a few days to do some guide trips I had booked. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve spent a […]
The Monday after the Emo Fair just might be one of the craziest days of all. I hadn’t decided if I was coming or going. The worst part is we are tying up the fair but it also is the beginning of cattle sale week. 2017 should go down as […]
I used to think I would be an excellent skier if I had good skis and, of course, matching attire in very cool colours. Something slightly more form-fitting than my black-and-orange Moto-Ski snowsuit that kept the cold from my skin while I stood on Pembina Highway waiting for the Winnipeg […]
Darya Ann Fedorchuk passed away at her home in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Vera Fedorchuk; and brother-in-law, Lynn E. Maurer. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Maurer. Darya wanted to be a school teacher since she was […]
