Fortunately for me, I’ve led a charmed life with wonderful advantages, many opportunities, and one without major tragedies. As a result, I am very grateful—and empathize with people who have had more difficult experiences. Born in Lewis County in northern New York, I was the first grandchild of Daniel and […]
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It’s still very early in the process but already there seems to be plenty of interest over how to develop the “market square” planned for where the Rainy Lake Hotel once stood. There were plenty of “likes” on Facebook over the weekend to the suggestion to build a replica fort […]
Nathalie Donaldson Dear editor: In a 2003 Fort Frances Times’ article about the demolition of Fort St. Pierre, former museum curator Pam Hawley was quoted as saying, “We’ve thought about constructing a replica of the fort in the future, so it’s something we might see returning.” I believe the proposed […]
David Schwartz Dear editor: I would like to express how impressed I am with the support the community has given the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts. Our talent show and bake sale fundraiser last week was very well-attended and the response the performers received from the audience […]
Terry Robert Adams joined his family who went before him on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016. He was a very private man. Those who knew Terry enjoyed his sense of humour and all his nieces, nephews, and grandchildren were shown his love through his teasing. He instilled his love of the […]
MEYER-Born to James and Deanne, nee Haney, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Emery Della, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz., and a boy, Ayden James, weighing 3 lbs. 11 oz. on December 22, 2015 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Grandparents are Brian and Gloria Meyer of Winnipeg, Manitoba […]
William ( Bill ) Badiuk With his family by his side, Bill Badiuk passed away on his 80th birthday, Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born in Fort Frances to John and Mary Badiuk. Bill married Royline (Albert) on October 10, 1959 and they spent 56 years enjoying life together. […]
Terry Adams, 67, of Couchiching First Nation, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 in Thunder Bay, Ont. A private family service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.
The family of Edith Lillian Richert (nee Wood) sadly announces her passing on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at the age of 87. Edith was born on Feb. 1, 1928 to Nathan and Amy Wood. She married Henry Richert on April 11, 1947 and together they raised their family of five […]
I don’t know what to write about today. Okay, yes, maybe I do, although I’m not really sure which emotion to feed. Okay, yes, I do. I need to feed them both. I am content and melancholy, happy and yet somewhat sorrow-filled, mostly healed and yet reminded in a New […]
I finally started to feel a bit better on Monday. I vacuumed and even though I feel like I ran a marathon, I got rid of a lot of dog hair. I’m getting further behind that I planned for 2016 but I’m not going to complain because at least my […]
