Matt Gushuliak passed away on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. following an accepting but determined battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Arbakka, Stuartburn, Man. to George and Elena Gushuliak. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline […]
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Peacefully, in the comfort of home with loved ones, on Saturday. March 1, 2014 at the age of 72, Diane met her brief battle with cancer with characteristic strength and dignity. Adored and loving wife of 47 years to George; proud mom to Christopher (Betty), Tracey, and Kimberly (Peter Downing); […]
As per his wishes, in the comfort of his home, James Allan Roach, of Brandon, Man., passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the age of 64. Jim is survived by his brother, Graham Roach; sister, Beth Michalska, and her daughter, Meara; and sister, Margaret […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Catherall on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Scott was born Dec. 4, 1964 in Lindsay, Ont. to Mary and Laurance Catherall. During Scott’s first year of high school, he was diagnosed […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Judith Lynne Ottoson on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at the Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born July 3, 1943 in Winnipeg, Man. to the late Mary Margaret Bourdage and Lyle Clifford McKenzie. She grew up […]
Nadine Carol Rickards (nee Wolden) passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at the age of 67. Nadine was born July 25, 1946, the eldest daughter of Joyce and Ernest Wolden. She spent most of her life in Calgary, Alta. but spent time in other places intermittently, most notably a short […]
It seems only fitting—as we anxiously wait to find out Saturday night whether Fort Frances remains in the running for the 2014 Kraft “Hockeyville” title—that both Muskie hockey teams capped stellar seasons by winning NorWOSSA gold over the weekend and advancing to their respective OFSAA championships. Qualifying for the all-Ontarios […]
MORRISSEAU–Born to Angela Brown and Jesse Morrisseau, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, London Joey Jules, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on February 19, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Sidney Bruyere passed away after a courageous battle with heart, diabetes, and kidney diseases on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. He was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Fort Frances, Ont. to George and Bella Bruyere. He was just minutes behind his twin, Sterling, and […]
Scott Catherall passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. A complete obituary will follow.
The 50-year mark has just passed since the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Undoubtedly, most of us are well aware of this fact and tuned in to “The Night That Changed America,” a CBS-hosted look back on the Beatles, who they were, and where they came from. […]
I spent the weekend reading through the decision of Mr. Justice J.S. Fregeau, who presided over the trial of Couchiching FN et al v. AG Canada et al. I didn’t attend any of the court hearings, which ran here from Feb. 19 through March 28 last year, and now I’m […]
