It is with great sadness that the family of Albert Weir announces his passing on Friday, May 30, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born June 18, 1923 in County Armagh, Northern Ireland to William and Sarah Weir. When Albert was three years old, […]

Rose Francoise Mason (nee Caron), 50, of Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Atikokan, Ont., passed away unexpectedly, with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Rose was born March 24, 1964 in Thunder Bay, Ont., the daughter of Annette […]

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Senja Larson (nee Nurmi) announces her passing on Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Atikokan, Ont. Senja was predeceased by her parents, Kustta and Senja Nurmi; brothers, Olavi and Emil Nurmi; sisters, Lil Siegert, Lyyli Pettis, and Kerttu Maki; niece, Carolyn Musick; […]

Choosing names for towns, streets, buildings, and parks always is done with the best of intentions. Most salute historical figures or pioneers, and those who made outstanding contributions to the community. They are meant to celebrate our past and typically are a source of great pride. And once something bears […]

ANDERSON-Born to Ryan and Alicia, nee Nordin, of Rainy River, Ontario, a boy, Linkin James, weighing 6 lbs. 11 oz. on May 22, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

DOBRANSKY-Born to Ben Dobransky and Amanda Venables, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Chloe Elizabeth, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. on May 21, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MARTIN-Born to Laverne and Lydia, nee Priest, of Stratton, Ontario, a girl, Tracey Adelle, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on May 21, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

LONEY–Born to Brendon and Heidi, nee Heyens, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Ashlyn Lee, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on May 19, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MAINVILLE-Born to Ashley Yerxa and William Mainville, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Bessie Lynn, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on May 19, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

With deep sadness, Nadine announces the passing of her father, Ralph Johnson, on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Ralph was born Jan. 23, 1938 in Barwick, Ont. to Eli and Katherine Johnson. The family moved to Fort Frances in 1946. Ralph was […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Weir on Friday, May 30, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing Jean Corrigan on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Emo, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.