Local & Area News

JONES, Bryan Richard Lewis

Suddenly, at the Lady Dunn Health Centre on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at the age of 29 years. Bryan passed away due to a serious previous injury while residing in Calgary. Bry will be forever lovingly remembered by his parents Richard and Bonnie Jones of Wawa, Ernie and Diane Martel of Missanabie, his sister Nicole (Joe Ralph) and baby niece ...

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TURGEON, Francois

Passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday, August 30, 2010 after a courageous battle against cancer, at the age of 58. Cherished soul mate, best friend and loving husband of Aline. Devoted and loved father of Diane Trovarello (Marco), Joanne Poisson (Alain), Alain Turgeon (Tania), Chantal Turgeon, and André Turgeon (Tammy). Grand-papa of Billy, ...

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Zachary Lucky & Sean Craib-Petkau to Play Rock Island Tonight!

Aug 25, 2010 @ 12:17 Zachary says “I’m a prairie folk artist based out of Saskatoon, SK. This fall I will be touring coast to coast along with another folk artist from around these parts. We’re going to be doing close to 50 shows in the two month span, and we would really love to bring our stories and songs ...

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DALRYMPLE, Eden St. Clair

Peacefully at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, on Friday April 30, 2010 at the age of 85 years.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Weatherbee) Dalrymple.  Dear father of Deanna Houston (Doug).  Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Rob), Sherry (William) and Rachel.  Proud great grandfather of Hannah, Stan, Heather, Hayley and Dougie.  Brother of; the late Walter (late Ellen), late ...

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Draper, Donald ‘Don’

Unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 9, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of; William (Ernasteen Jones), Gordon, Donna, Richard and Linda (Rick Millan). Proud grandad of Alexander and Adam Draper-Millan. Dear brother of Betty Norman (Harvey), the late Richard Draper (late Jean) and the late Robert Draper (late Eileen). ...

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Tired of Cooking? Flourless Cookies

FLOURLESS MACAROONS WITH JAM CENTERSIn a food processor; 3 cups slivered blanched almonds 2/3 cup Splenda (or sugar) 1/4 tsp salt Grind this up to a fine mixture and add; 2 egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Process further til a ball of dough is formed.Roll dough into 1 inch balls.(about the size of a walnut) Press the balls flat and ...

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KRZYZANOWSKI, Jean

Passed away suddenly on Monday, January 25, 2010, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Roman Krzyzanowski of Hilton Beach. Loved mother of Stephen Krzyzanowski of Winnipeg and Sonya Houle (Mike) of St. Thomas. Jean is survived by her granddaughter Melissa of Wawa and her son Spencer of Windsor, grandson Stephen of Vancouver, and by her niece Myra Turner (Tony) ...

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BOISSONEAU, Danny

At Manitowik Lake on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at the age of 46 years. Kindred spirit & loving husband of Doreen (nee Bain.) Devoted father & friend of Danica Boissoneau (Greig Lethbridge), Dustin and the four-legged son Coal. Cherished son of William (Bill) and the late Joyce Boissoneau. Fun-loving brother of; the late Diane Jamieson (Alan), Donna Kozak (Tom), Denise ...

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Body Recovered in Search for Missing Snowmobiler

On April 12th, 2010, the Superior East OPP, OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, OPP helicopter, and 2 MNR boats returned to the scene on Manitowik Lake to continue the search for 46-year-old, Daniel Boissoneau of Hawk Junction who went missing on December 10th, 2009 while driving a snowmobile on Manitowik Lake. Mr. Boissoneau was found at 2:00 p.m. on ...

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Snowmobiling On Manitowik Lake

Saturday, December 12th, 2009 – 13:28:09 Members of the Superior East O.P.P – Wawa Detachment are investigating an incident involving a Hawk Junction man who went through the ice at Manitowik Lake while snowmobiling on Thursday. Daniel Boissoneau, 46, went into the water sometime late Thursday triggering a search by the O.P.P and the Michipicoten Fire & Emergency Services that ...

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VIKKEN, Leslie Howard

Suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the age of 81 years.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret.  Very supportive father with a big heart of; Michael (Julie), Tara (Gary May), Susan Kertesz (Robert), Cindy Barry (Claude), Michaela (Larry Derasp) and Melissa Fournier (Denis).  Proud and giving grandfather of 22, predeceased by 1 ...

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Veteran’s Memorial Board

This wall at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre is dedicated by a grateful community in memory of those who served courageously with Canadian and Allied Forces during World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945), Korean War (1950-1953) and peacekeeping. World War I Bill Atkinson, Reno Berdusco, Howard Bryan, William Fox, Fred Jones, Lorne Mahoney, Eric Monroe, William Penno, Wilfred Portugais, Frank Sherlock, ...

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LAING, Mac

Died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009; at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Bennett) Laing. Loving father and best friend of James (Pennie) and Trevor (Tracy). Cherished grandpa (poppa) of Tabitha, Sierra, Mackenzie, Talus, Aiden and Quinn. Loving son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Laing. Dear brother of the late Duncan ...

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