Last November, my husband and I celebrated our 60th anniversary at one of our favourite restaurants: Water’s Edge. Our son, who is an accomplished chef himself, planned the meal with the help of Chef Tom. And what a festive occasion it was! Unfortunately, it was to be our last anniversary. […]
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In what has become a bit of a tradition with these fall bass tournaments, the husband-and-wife team of Ted and Louise Stewner won yet another one this past weekend at the Whitefish Bay Fall Classic on Lake of the Woods. Now in its eighth year, the Stewners already have won […]
Many community events that have been around for 17 years often exhibit signs of getting tired or simply being the same-old, same-old. Not so with the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fundraising dinner—and all because of the amazing efforts of its Special Events committee. Always working tirelessly year in […]
William Cory Labovitch Dear editor: State Rep. David Dill, who represented the Minnesota side of the U.S./Canadian border from Lake Superior to the part of Koochiching County just past International Falls at the State Capitol, passed away in August. The replacement led to a split in the Democratic party between […]
Edward (“Ted”) Grennier passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at the age of 89, at his residence at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Ted was born on Feb. 6, 1926 in Emo, Ont. to the late Ida and Ezra Grennier, and grew up in the Emo […]
The family sadly announces the passing of Verna Pearl Barsy, 80, of Rainy River, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at the long-term care facility in Rainy River. Verna was born in Sleeman, Ont. to Holgar and Fanny Armstrong. Verna was very active in the community, belonging to many groups […]
Leo Boersma, 98, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Funeral arrangements pending, and a complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Joyce Gawlik (née Bombay), a long-time resident of Edmonton, Alta., passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 in Peace River, Alta. at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 19, 1928 at Manitou Rapids of Rainy River First Nations. Joyce was a talented seamstress and knitter. She is remembered for […]
Born to Margaret and Daniel Crowe Jr. on Sept. 14, 1952 in Fort Frances, Ont., Daniel Frederick Charles (“Danny Boy”) Crowe passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. He lived his entire life in Fort Frances. Danny belonged to the Local 607 construction union out of Thunder Bay. He married Shawne […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Ted Grennier, 89, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont. A complete obituary will […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Johnson on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Sandra was born June 5, 1924 in Fort Frances to Fred and Dora Wihnan, and she lived in Fort Frances all her life. Sandra […]
Darlene Woods, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
