Last week, the Globe and Mail ran a poll asking readers the question: “If you were owners of a paper, would you have published the cartoon showing Mohammed?” That question followed an online discussion between their cartoonist and the general public. The final result was evenly split among those supporting […]
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“Remember me when the candle lights are gleaming. Remember me at the close of a long, long day.” Daniel Vernon Hoard, 73, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 at Atikokan General Hospital with his family by his side. Daniel was born April 13, 1932 to […]
Johanna Hendrika (Ann) Veldhuisen (nee Kaemingh), of Emo, Ont., passed on to glory on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. She was born in Barchem, the Netherlands, on Jan. 16, 1932. Ann immigrated to Canada in 1947 with her family. Shortly after coming to Canada, Ann met the love of her life, […]
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marg Wilson, after a long but always strong and courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. Marg was strong and positive until the very end and gave strength to every one close to her, and always was worried […]
This colourful sunrise, seen over Rainy River this morning from the La Verendrye Parkway, was a reminder of why people love to live in the Rainy Lake area. —Duane Hicks photo
Ear Falls OPP continue to search for a man missing in an area off Highway 804, about 13 km southwest of the town. Geoff McClain, 41, a former Ear Falls mayor and provincial Liberal candidate, was reported missing to police Saturday. The OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and OPP […]
In its monthly “Recognition of Excellence,” the Rainy River District School Board will salute the partnerships between Crossroads School and local First Nations organizations during its regular meeting tonight. “At Crossroads School, the partnerships we have with Naicatchewenin First Nation, Seven Generations [Education Institute], Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, and the Rainy […]
The OPP once again would like to remind the public to be skeptical of telemarketers soliciting money on behalf of charitable organizations and individuals who promise large monetary rewards for assisting them with bank transfers. The public also should be cautious of callers identifying themselves as representatives from financial institutions […]
Raymond Roy of Fort Frances captured one of the two berths up for grabs at the provincial senior men’s playdowns. Competing in Red Lake, Roy ended up tied for first with former world champ Al Hackner (Thunder Bay) and Murray Affleck (Kenora) at 6-1. Roy and Hackner advanced after a […]
At around 1:50 a.m. today, Fort Frances OPP officers were called to a disturbance at an apartment on the 200 block of Scott Street. The officers located two subjects who had been drinking and were known to police as being on probation. A 19-year-old of Fort Frances woman was arrested […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team lost 6-3 to Oak Park in the final of a tournament in Winnipeg on Saturday. The black-and-gold had started out strong, opening action Thursday with a 6-1 win over Stonewall before dumping Sisler 8-2 on Friday morning. Then they were supposed to play Tec-Voc, but […]
The local Alzheimer Society’s second-annual book sale held here Thursday through Saturday brought in $2,332.09. “It went fantastic,” Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the local Alzheimer Society, enthused of the fundraiser, which took place at Revco Carpet. “I found at Revco they’re always so hospitable. It’s a ‘What’s ours is […]
