Alan Lowe, 95, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, with family by his side, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Alan was born in Cobourg, Ont. on Feb. 25, 1919 to George Lowe and Jessie Diack. A well-educated man, he attended the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ont. […]

It is with deep sadness that the family of Barry Anton Silander announces his passing. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at his residence. Barry was born Oct. 17, 1947 in Emo, Ont. to the late Walter and Meryl Silander. Barry spent all his […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Rochelle Lyn Gladu (nee Sutton) in her home in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Rochelle was born Nov. 24, 1959 to Ronald and Cecelia in Fort Frances, Ont. She previously was married to Joseph Gladu […]

Donald James MacEachern passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2014 while comforted by his beloved wife and family. Don was born May 30, 1934 and grew up in Glace Bay (Cape Breton), N.S. He attended St. Francis Xavier University and initially got a taste for mining during the summers […]

“Devastating” was how local MP John Rafferty put it. A “final major blow,” according to Unifor. “Dismayed” was the reaction of Randy Nickle, the local Progressive Conservative candidate for the upcoming provincial election. Tellingly, “surprising” was not among the words being bandied about yesterday over the announcement that Resolute Forest […]

CAUL–Born to Kelly Caul, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Nea Patricia, weighing 8 lbs. on April 24, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MAINVILLE–Born to Rebecca Mosbeck and Dylan Mainville, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Sawyer Paige, weighing 9 lbs. on April 22, 2014 at at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

COUNCILLOR–Born to Sean and Jackie, nee Wood, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Tripp Micheal, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on April 22, 2014 at at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

STRACHAN–Born to Wayne Strachan and Nina Bird, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Cohen Robert, weighing 9 lbs. 12 oz. on April 21, 2014 at at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

COX-Born to John and Meghan, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Annabelle Grace, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. on April 21, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

McKINNON-Born to Chris and Aynsley, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Teagan Mary, weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz. on February 5, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Luella Katona, 96, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Friends may visit prior to the service. A complete obituary […]