“Motus O” staged the first “Kids & Company” show of the 2006/07 season last night at the Townshend Theatre. The group performed “East of the Sun, West of the Moon,” which is based on a Norwegian folk tale. Three more shows are scheduled for this season, with the next performance […]
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Peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, George Paulenko left us after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1929. George will remain in the hearts and prayers of his loving wife, Nora; and daughters, Heather, Jacqueline, and Catherine. He also will be greatly missed by his sons-in-law, John Caldwell, Mike […]
With his family by his side, Marcel Joseph Laverdure passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 at the Dryden Regional Hospital in Dryden, Ont. Marcel was born June 17, 1921 in Rainy River, Ont. to Isreal and Dorothy Laverdure. He was united in marriage to Muriel Anderson in 1945. […]
Mary Ann Keenan (nee Coran) passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at Falls Memorial Hospital in International Falls, Mn. Her loving granddaughter, Marla Lemieux, great-grandson, Brock Lemieux Krahnke, and her loyal poodle, “Buffy,” were by her side. Mary was born Oct. 14, 1917 and was a life-long resident of International […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack Smeeth on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 at the age of 80. Jack was born July 9, 1926 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Dorothy Seger on July 25, 1945 at Knox United Church. […]
The Muskie football team wrapped up its regular season with a 21-0 shutout over the Oak Park #2 Raiders on Friday afternoon in Winnipeg. The black-and-gold played to their strengths, moving the ball well on the ground and controlling the clock. Tailback Terry Carmody—coming off WHSFL offensive player-of-the-week honours for […]
Area women should be sure to mark this Saturday (Oct. 21) on their calendars as the Business Women’s Network of Rainy River District will be holding its fall tea and fashion show. The event is slated from 2-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station) and will […]
Mavis Brown, an assistant with Northridge Funeral Home just west of Emo, offered district residents a tour of the casket selection room at the grand opening of the facility yesterday. Continuous tours and refreshments were provided throughout the afternoon. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Fort Dance Studio’s Katarina Dancers performed yesterday evening before a sold-out crowd at the Ukrainian Hall. The dancers were part of the entertainment at a community feast sponsored by the Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal riding association and MP Ken Boshcoff. The evening also featured traditional food, music, and speakers from […]
A fundraiser for Danielle Lavallie, Scott Witherspoon, and baby Camden will be held today (Oct. 13) at the Little Beaver Snow Park (near the landfill site). A spaghetti supper will run from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by a dance featuring “North of the Trax” until midnight. Admission is $20, and donations […]
The four Muskie court teams led in several of their matches against host Kenora yesterday but could not translate those into victories as the Broncos swept them. The junior boys’ volleyball team missed a glorious opportunity to pick up their first win of the season. The black-and-gold came out strong, […]
While the winter weather may be early this year, it’s had at least one benefit—helping out the Ministry of Natural Resources with some forest fires. MNR fire information officer Deb McLean said this morning that 22 fires were declared “out” yesterday, the bulk of which were in the Thunder Bay […]
