It is with tremendous heartbreak that the family of Shania Bob announces her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Shania liked to be active. She enjoyed dancing, swimming, and going for long walks, and was a very good pow-wow dancer as a little girl. She also […]
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Daniel (Dan) Alexander Miechkota passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born in Quibell, Ont. on Dec. 18, 1938. He is survived by his loving wife, Velma, of 53 years; son, Robert (Jacqueline); daughter, Michele (Al); grandson, Michael; and granddaughter, Jill. He […]
Millie Whitefield, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. She was born June 9, 1929 in Bergland, Ont. to Arvid and Julia Edberg. She was married to Reginald Whitefield on Aug. 22, 1947 and together they raised three children. […]
Elmera Edna Ewen (Wood) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at the age of 83 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Edna was born in 1930 in Blue Township (Sleeman), Ont. to Joe and Katie (Marchuk) Wood. The eldest of nine children, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sherlie Jona Klaas announces her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Sherlie was born Oct. 8, 1943 in Esterhazy, Sask. to Gisli and Gertrude Anderson. She married Bob Klaas on Oct. 5, 1990. […]
On Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at the Emo Health Centre, with her family by her side, Mom peacefully passed away to be with the Lord. Lil was born Aug. 23, 1920 in Hamilton, Ont. to George and Annie Yuill. She spent her entire life in Rainy River District. On Feb. […]
Using taxpayers’ money for economic development is nothing new. The federal and provincial governments fund a myriad of grant programs and tax incentives. Here in Fort Frances, the town offers various incentives aimed at attracting businesses and spurring development—and even recruiting new physicians. District residents, meanwhile, help foot the bill […]
Millie Whitefield, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. She was born June 9, 1929 in Bergland, Ont. to Arvid and Julia Edberg. She was married to Reginald Whitefield on Aug. 22, 1947 and together they raised three children. […]
Evelyn Goldamer passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary to follow.
It is with great sadness that the family of Sherlie Jona Klaas announces her passing on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A celebration of Sherlie’s life will be held Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, […]
After a long life filled with love and laughter, Don Clement passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 in Fort Frances, Ont. with his family at his side. He was a cherished husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad, uncle, brother, father-in-law, friend, and mentor. Don was born Aug. 16, 1924 in North Branch, […]
There wasn’t a dry eye in our household when we watched the Dufour-Lapointe sisters receive their gold and silver medals as the Canadian flags rose above their heads. On Saturday, we watched how excited 19-year-old Justine was when she nudged out her sister, Chloe, to capture the gold. And when […]
