The first thing you notice about Adam Graves is his chin. Wide at the sides, it then cuts sharply in the middle. But when you tilt your head a little higher, you then notice another distinguishing feature—his nose. Bent and crooked in more ways than a child-made paper airplane, the […]
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The Rainy Lake Hotel, for 75 years the undisputed queen of Scott Street, has its present owner, youthful Larry Syrovy, thinking of taking on partners in the belief that shared ownership could benefit both the business and all-around appearances. Larry does not expect any outright sales, but he has been […]
In my computer, there are more than 200 half-finished columns. Some have only a great title. Some need a little bit of work. Some seem almost worthless and should be junked. Last week, I browsed through those seminal ideas and came across a poignant story. Here is the story: “To-do […]
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our dearly loved Joe, peacefully in faith, and surrounded by his loving family, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ont. on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Joe Lundy of Barrie was the beloved husband of 45 years to Jeannette; and […]
Stephanie Windschitl (Hawkins), 45, of 850 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Emo, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home on Sunday, April 3, 2005. She was born July 25, 1959 in Saint John, N.B. Stephanie graduated from Mount Allison University in […]
Ruth Bruyere, a lifelong resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 with her family and friends by her side after a seven-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She enjoyed the company of her “crafty friends,” Patti, Sue, and Dorothy, and her Bingo partners, her niece, Melvina Morrisseau, […]
Rosmairi Theresa Evelyn Strand (Reid) passed away peacefully at home in International Falls, Mn. on Sunday, April 3, 2005. She was born in Beausejour, Man. on March 21, 1953 and was lovingly chosen by Adam and Mary Maskerine six months later. John Reid Sr. adopted Rosmairi when he married Mary […]
The results were different but the similarities were scary. Randy Ferbey’s Canadian rink beat back a determined Finnish foursome for a 8-6 victory at the Ford World Curling Championship yesterday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Ferbey’s crew blew leads of 5-2 and 6-3 in a 8-7 loss to American Pete […]
Artists planning to enter the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring exhibit are reminded to get those paintings or other pieces finished by next Saturday. Linda Lovisa, with the Fine Line Art Gallery, said Monday that a few entries already have come in for the show, which will run April 4-May […]
“Cup and Dish” is the theme of the Fine Line Art Gallery’s annual spring exhibit, which opened there yesterday. While the public is welcome to drop by the gallery (529 Mowat Ave.) right now, Fine Line co-op member Linda Lovisa noted yesterday that organizers still are waiting for some of […]
The Rainy River District School Board will begin a new program this month to recognize the efforts of its employees. The R.E.A.C.H. program (Recognizing Excellence and Consistent High Quality) will recognize the commitment and achievements of various board staff groups. “The purpose of the program is to say thank you […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources is finding the 2005 fire season, which runs April 1-Oct. 31, is off to a slow start here. “There’s no fires to report at this time,” MNR fire information officer Deb McLean said this morning. “We had a fairly normal winter, and, in fact, even […]
