St. Francis students Stacey Cridland (Grade 6) and Taylor DeGagne (Grade 4) read “Wait and See” by acclaimed Canadian author Robert Munsch together during the “Reading Buddy” program at the school on Thursday. The program pairs older students with younger ones to help each other with their reading skills. —Melanie […]
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“Just Imagine” campaign chair Deane Cunningham, right, thanked Emo centenarian Maurice MacMillan for his $500 donation towards a CT scanner for the district—$5 for every year of his life. The donation was announced at a luncheon at the Emo Legion on Friday during the campaign’s kick-off, where local runner Bill […]
Irene Vanderplaats, left, received a copy of the new seniors’ safety calendar from Gerri Yerxa, a geriatric mental health therapist with the local District Mental Health Services Older Adults Program, last Wednesday at Canada Safeway. Yerxa ended up giving out 200 of the calendars that day. The free calendar, which […]
Bill Michl, third from right, got some help from local runners Kimberly Chorney, right, Dan Loney, Vince Sheppard, Gaydonna Baker, and Lincoln Dunn (hidden) as they neared Emo on Friday afternoon. Michl ran the 60 miles from Rainy River to Fort Frances to kick off the “Just Imagine” campaign. —Heather […]
Junior Muskie basketball player Taylor Meyers wrestled for the ball with two Beaver Brae Bronco players yesterday at Fort High. The play resulted in a jump ball. The junior Muskie hoopsters trounced the Broncos 25-13 to improve their NorWOSSA league record to 5-1. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Stan McDonald passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at the Versa Care Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Memorial services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Alvin (Bob) Bernard James Westerby passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family and beloved dog, Kerby, by his side. Al is survived by his sons, Ross, Doug (Nora), and Tom; daughters, Debra (Roy) Williams, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Anton Hovorka announces his passing on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 94. Anton was born May 19, 1912 in Mahnomen, Mn. to Anton and Marie Hovorka. In 1943, Anton […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, Donald (Bryan) Howard, of 610 Fifth St. S., Kenora, Ont., on Oct. 20, 2006 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora. Bryan was born May 1, 1941 in St. John, N.B. to Fred […]
Lyle (Andy) Anderson passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 25, 2006 at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C. with his family at his side. Andy was born Oct. 18, 1940 in Barwick, Ont. He grew up in Stratton, Ont. and left when he was 18 to join the navy. […]
After reviewing a request made by the local Police Services Board back in May, the Community Services executive committee has recommended the town not bother installing security cameras to monitor the skate park. “Concerns were raised over the need and effectiveness of the cameras, and after monitoring the skateboard park […]
If the Muskies are going to go far in the WHSFL playoffs this season, they’ll have to do it without head coach Bob Swing. Swing resigned early last week, citing his displeasure with how an internal incident was dealt with by Fort High’s administration. While Swing declined to comment on […]
