HANSON-Born to Steve and Lauren Hanson, of Nestor Falls, Ontario, a boy, Sawyer William, weighing 7.84 lbs on March 2, 2017.
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COUNCILLOR-Born to Haley Councillor and Michael Dampier, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Nevanna Bonnie Lise, weighing 7 lbs 3 oz on March 6, 2017 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
At this point in the winter, it’s always exciting for those of us who live in Northwestern Ontario to think about another great summer that’s just around the corner. I’m certainly looking forward to the summer. But if you’re like me and you enjoy ice-fishing, the latter part of March […]
It is with great sadness we announce our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Patricia Joyce Simmons, passed away peacefully into the arms of her beloved Jesus and his divine Mother, Mary, on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 92. Patricia was born on Dec. 31, 1924 […]
Boston Pizza is holding a St. Patty’s Day party today (March 17) starting at 7 p.m., with live music by Paul LeMesurier from 8-11 p.m. There also will be games and prizes. The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in their SIJHL regular-season finale today (March […]
The third stop of the seven-event FLW Tour took place this past weekend at the Harris Chain of Lakes down in Florida–and it wasn’t the tournament I was hoping for. My results in Florida over the past six years that I’ve been fishing these pro tournaments have not been great. […]
I’m sure you all will know how I feel about the wet weather we were experiencing Monday. We sure don’t need the rain. I was really hoping we would miss it. The temperature was mild enough but it sounds like we are in for a cold snap–and rather quickly, too. […]
I used to sleep. At least, I think I did. There must have been a time when my mother placed me carefully in my bed and I drifted off to sleep instantly and effortlessly. Alas, that no longer is the case. Teenagers train for sleeping like runners train for marathons, […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Cecil Elliott, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Cecil was born March 22, 1939 in Dobie Township to Chesley and Dorothy Elliott. Cecil worked for Texaco and Esso driving fuel truck […]
Betty Cox, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Betty was born Dec. 12, 1923 in Port Huron, Mich. but spent her entire life in Fort Frances. She married Barry Cox on Oct. 7, […]
Marjorie J. Johnson, 91, of Ray, Mn., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Littlefork Care Center. She was born Nov. 14, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont. and was united in marriage to Valio Herold Johnson. She enjoyed gardening, walking in the woods, and skiing. Her family and friends […]
It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of John (Jan) Wiersema on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hetty (Hitje) Wiersema; children, Sandra (Mark), Linda, Jeff (Rhonda), Dave (Kristie), […]
