As a young kid who had an extreme interest in fishing, I was very lucky to have parents who were able to give me the opportunity to go fishing as often as I could. I also was fortunate that we lived just one block away from Gord Pyzer, who was […]
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Frosty temperatures are supposed to be leaving us later this week, so I’ve decided to hold off undecorating my farm buildings for a few more days. I dread the darkness of the yard without all the Christmas lights anyway. I certainly have been noticing how we are seeing more and […]
I have a tough assignment this week. One of my daughters solicited me for a handwritten list of the best “life” advice I had for her. Don’t get me wrong. I believe I have good advice to give. I’ve had a myriad of experiences and I’m blessed with an open […]
Town council seems to be over-thinking what should be a fairly straightforward decision to simplify the corporate rate structure for Memorial Sports Centre memberships. The current structure involves a somewhat convoluted formula that ranges from a 15-20 percent discount depending on the number of employees with gym memberships. Instead, Community […]
Dear editor: During the last four-year term of council, myself and many others were dissatisfied with the representation we got from our reeve and council. We waited out the four years and [then] exercised our democratic right by voting them out and a new council in. Why is it, then, […]
Dear editor: I, as well as the taxpayers of Fort Frances, would desire to see the [town] budget to be a bit more transparent. An item of concern is the resulting condition of Front Street, its surface drainage condition, and attitude towards repairs to same. When the CNR undertook to […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Pat Bartel announces his peaceful passing in the early-morning hours of Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Pat suffered over the past several years from a degenerative neurological disorder that robbed him of his colourful personality. Pat was born Feb. 27, 1941 in […]
Buddy Paul Cyr passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born in Naicatchewenin First Nation on Nov. 28, 1938 to Roderick Cyr and Lucy (Smith) Cyr. He lived his life to the fullest, and enjoyed spending time […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Helene Sofronuk announces her passing on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Helene was born June 7, 1926 in Winnipeg, Man. to the late Elko and Maria (Mary) Sofronuk. She worked at Mel Newman Ltd. […]
The family sadly announces the sudden passing of Hugh Geary, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
John Alfred Wastell, of Calgary, Alta., passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. John was born Aug. 18, 1939 in Fort Frances, Ont. He attended St. Mary’s School and Fort Frances High School, graduating from Grade 13. John and his dad ran the Wastell Electric […]
Lena Winik, 92, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2105 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. A quiet family interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery at a later date. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
