It’s fall again—autumn if you want to wax poetic. And think about it for a minute, what would autumn be without leaves? Oaks, maples, aspens, cottonwoods, green ash trees. Blanketing the countryside with colour. It’s because of autumn leaves that we think nostalgically and longingly of New England, the Ozarks, […]
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A “David-and-Goliath” fight. A “Hail Mary” attempt. Both are apt descriptions of the delegation of district municipal leaders and First Nations’ chiefs that descended on Queen’s Park earlier this week to plead the case to wrest control of the Crossroute Forest from Resolute Forest Products. Time will tell if their […]
Dear Mike: I’m attaching a letter I sent to Premier Kathleen Wynne. I hope that all who are capable of writing to the Ontario government will do so A.S.A.P. Dear Premier Wynne: We heard with disbelief the news that talks have broken off between Resolve Forest Products, Expera, and your […]
Dear editor: I am writing this letter to encourage parents to take their children to the Fort Frances Museum to see all the medals, uniforms, and hand-crafted items made by local soldiers who served in WWI and WWII while waiting in the trenches. Most touching are the stories that the […]
Dear editor: Firstly, I would like to offer my thanks for allowing me to express my opinion through your newspaper. In my opinion, hindsight is always a clearer view of the journey. The results of the Oct. 28 Fort Frances town council meeting, at which I made a presentation, has […]
Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to our recent fall tea. This would not have been possible without the willingness of the membership to volunteer many hours (the food and baking was superb, and the “Lucky […]
Robert (“Bob”) Stewart, 70, of Barwick, Ont., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Bob was born May 21, 1944 in Macklin, Sask. to James and Annie Stewart. Bob worked at various jobs, including construction and truck driving. He had a […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Tyson Caul, 26, on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 in Grande Prairie, Alta. Tyson was born June 23, 1988 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Marvin and Sondra Caul. He grew up in Emo, Ont. along with his four siblings. Tyson had a great […]
In loving memory of Lillian Copenace (nee Cochrane), 67, of Seine River First Nation, who passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. Lillian is survived by her loving spouse, John Spoon Sr.; her children, Judy Ann Copenace, Edna Jane Copenace, […]
With her family by her side, Constance “Connie” Haugo passed away Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Connie was born June 8, 1925 in Fort Frances to the late George and Johanna Ross. She attended school in Fort Frances and later attended business […]
Valerie Jean Sjoblom (nee Walker), 68, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2104. She was born Jan. 14, 1946 to John and Amelia Walker (McTavish). Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in International Falls.
