Hubert Medhurst, 105, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. A complete obituary will follow.
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Several years ago, the Ministry of Natural Resources developed zones across the province based on geographical location and similarities in characteristics of water, which they use to manage our fisheries. In Northwestern Ontario, there are three zones across the southern part of the region, stretching from the Manitoba border to […]
Deanna Gordon, 50, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Club in International Falls. A complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Lorne Dalgetty, 55, announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 in Toronto, Ont. Lorne was born Nov. 19, 1958 in Atikokan, Ont. He spent his childhood residing on French Lake prior to moving to Fort Frances, Ont., where he […]
Gladys Johnson, 49, of Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 in Thunder Bay. She was born May 31, 1964 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Mabel and Edward Smith. As a young woman, she worked for the Naicatchewenin First Nation band before moving to Thunder Bay. […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of James Robert “Shadow” Perreault, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., announces his passing on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in Fort Frances, Ont. James was born Sunday, Oct. 16, 1949 in Fort Frances and spent all of his life in Rainy River District. […]
Ruby Elizabeth Douglas, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. A complete obituary to follow.
Dear editor: Our area has had three fatalities this month due to poor road conditions. On our return trip from Thunder Bay last Tuesday (Dec. 17), my husband and I came upon one of these accidents. The road conditions deteriorated significantly once we entered Rainy River District. I have travelled […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Mary Gavin of Emo, Ont. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Lake of The Woods Hospital in Kenora. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2013 at 1 p.m. from the Emo Knox United Church. A complete funeral announcement to follow.
Unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2013 Dianne Gohn of Fort Frances, Ontario passed away at the age of 62. Diane was born July 9, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Les and Iris (Hands) Gohn. She was raised on the family farm in Chapple Twp., near the Off Lake Church, until […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Kathryn Oakes-Sisco announces her sudden passing on Dec. 20, 2013. Kathy’s bright light touched many people’s lives, sharing with them her enormous capacity for compassion, kindness, and joy in life. No matter what, she was always there to lend a helping […]
George A. Balaski, 88, of International Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center. George was born on July 9, 1925 in International Falls, and he was a lifelong resident. He attended St. Thomas School and Falls High School. George served in the U.S. […]
