There is a rooster in my front yard and he seems to be calling to chickens everywhere to unite, which he does with a very loud cockle-doodle-doo from under my office window. Now I’m all for freedom of speech, and the debate on the chicken or the egg hasn’t actually […]
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As the reality of fishing in open water arrived last week, I think it’s safe to say those of us who like to fish were really excited. For anglers who like to compete in tournaments around the region, there is extra motivation at the thought of a new season. We […]
Last week in Ottawa, I brought some local history to the floor of the House of Commons while the Auditor General tabled his annual spring report on the government’s activities. I had a private member’s statement and I opted to share some local history with my fellow MPs from across […]
Word that the Fort Frances Salvation Army, United Native Friendship Centre, and Sunset Country Métis have begun to better co-ordinate the food bank services they offer to local residents is welcome news—and long overdue. The food banks provide an essential service to those less fortunate and our community has been […]
Benjamin Willard van Drunen, of Devlin, Ont., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ben was born July 18, 1945 in Fort Frances to Grace Lavina (Fultz) and Peter Jacaminus van Drunen. Ben married the love of his life, Constance (Connie) […]
Ruby May Duns (nee Brown) passed away peacefully at Anson Place in Hagersville, Ont. on Monday, May 4, 2015 in her soon to be 93rd year. She was born May 16, 1922. Ruby was the beloved wife of the late Craig (September, 1992); loving mother to Peter (Jo-Ann) and Greg […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Gosselin announces his passing, at the age of 85, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. after a brief illness. Ken was born March 1, 1930 in Fort Frances, Ont. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Edwin “Ed” Hickey on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Edwin was born Nov. 1, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was the proud superintendent of the NCJW Foundation building for more than 20 years, until his retirement in 2011. […]
Word has been received that Hugh Niblock of Midland, Ont., formerly of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, April 17, 2015. Hugh was married to the former Gail Fournier, and taught art at Fort Frances High School for 10 years. A complete obituary will follow.
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of Grace Sutherland, in her 94th year, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Ottawa, Ont. She was the loving wife of 60 years to John; mother of Neila, Heather (Bruce), and Tara (Annette); grandmother of Matthew (Alicia) and […]
On Friday, May 1, 2015, Bill, surrounded by his family, passed on to his next life. Bill fought hard in his battle against cancer. Bill, or Billy as his family knew him, was an accomplished fisherman and hunter; he loved and lived for the outdoors. In his early years, he […]
