ANDERSON-BEAUCHEMIN-Born to Dene Anderson and Chris Beauchemin, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Sierra Emily, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. on November 17, 2015 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mother, Elsie Mary Ward who left us on November 26th, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with her children by her side. Mom was born on February 7, 1934 in LaVallee Ontario. Her life began on a […]
Kathleen (Kathy) Elizabeth Sadergaski (nee Bone), 66, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 in Thunder Bay, Ont. following a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born Oct. 7, 1949 in Edmonton, Alta., the daughter of Joan (Teddy) and Laverne Bone. The family moved to Fort Frances […]
It is with sad hearts that the family of Earl Rodger announces his passing, with his family by his side, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Earl was born Nov. 17, 1926 in Sequin Falls to Violet and Gordon Rodger. He married Norma on Sept. 17, 1948. After a brief stay […]
Thomas Piotrowski passed away suddenly, at the age of 72, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born July 6, 1943 in Fort Frances. As co-owner, along with his brother, Joe, of J&P Electronics, Tom was well-known as the “TV man.” Many of you also know […]
The family of John Matthew Sutton sadly announces his passing on Monday, Nov. 23, 2105. John is the beloved husband of Fawn; father of Naomi and Melani; and proud “Poppy” of his “little bums,” Meli-Grace and Logan. There will be a come-and-go gathering to celebrate John’s life on Saturday, Nov. […]
Elsie Ward, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2105. A complete obituary will follow.
Well, it looks as though winter has arrived. And as much as I enjoyed the milder weather, it certainly would have been nice if we had some cooler temperatures before the snow arrived. It has created quite a mess! It really fools you, as well—thinking you can cruise along walking […]
While Canada has backtracked somewhat on the time frame, some 25,000 immigrants will win the lottery and become permanent residents of Canada by the end of February, including 10,000 by the original target date of Dec. 31. The refugees that Canada is choosing to welcome are women, children, and families. […]
It’s so difficult sometimes to stay in the present. The worries of the future and the sadness of the past always are fighting for our attention. Especially, the worries of the future! I still remember in the late 1950s when my father had a surprise heart attack. Of course, I […]
I fear I feel the sense of hopeless lurking nearby. I feel it every now and then, scratching at the screens; trying to pick the lock. But I hold it back, shout obscenities at its retreat, while I cling to the vision of people welcoming others, putting arms out and […]







