Dear Mike: Some of the comments I have both read and heard regarding the upcoming municipal election have prompted me to put a pen to paper and dash off a letter to the editor. While hoping to clarify some of the things said to me, I also want to give […]
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Dear editor: I’ve written this letter a half-dozen times, and it comes across as either preachy or hypocritical at best—or a shake down at worst. It’s not intended as any of these, especially the latter. It’s that time of year again. Sports season. All the kids go back to school […]
Dear editor: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the annual winter coat drive organized by the Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure a building to hold it. We regret any inconvenience this has caused our valued customers whom we have served these […]
Tragically, the family announces the sudden passing of Jessica Johnson on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at the age of 17. A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Atikokan United Church in Atikokan, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
Lawrence (“Buzz”) Miniely, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Funeral arrangements pending and a complete obituary will follow.
John William George (“Jake”) Scott passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the age of 73, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Jake was born Feb. 25, 1941 in Dobie Township, Ont. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes; brothers, Donald, Jim, and Sandy; […]
Charlene Patricia McPherson passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Brandon Ronmark, 22, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
Doris Park, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at the age of 102, at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
