Helmer “Tuss” Langlie, 89, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2004 in St. Augustine, Florida. Tuss was born in Plummer, MN on Sept. 28, 1914. After graduating high school, he played minor-league baseball in North Dakota for a couple of years and then set off with friends on his great […]
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Alfred “Roy” Taylor, of London, Ont., passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004 at home in his 80th year. A devoted husband, wonderful father, and loving granddad, Roy will be sadly missed by his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Kathleen; son, David and wife, Karen (Colin, Brian, Dylan, and Reilly) […]
Town council is expected to vote on the 2004 budget in principle at its regular meeting Monday night, with the budget to be passed as a bylaw at the May 10 meeting. But what remains to be seen is which of two directions council will go. One possible route will […]
There is no greater personal reward than to give freely of one’s time and effort towards a cause you truly believe in. Volunteers are an integral part of the success of so many worthy charitable endeavours, and serve as the tireless engines that help these organizations continue to run. Giving […]
Although spring is many months away, now is the time of year that gardeners must think ahead if they want to be rewarded with the first flowers of the season from bulbs that are planted in the fall months. Spring flowering bulbs consist of many species, such as tulips, hyacinths, […]
In the spirit of National Volunteer Week, 12 local volunteers were honoured last night during the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s annual appreciation banquet. Those receiving certificates of appreciation at this year’s dinner, held at the Fort Frances Curling Club, included Sue Drew, Ray, Shirley and Lyle Dolph (collectively), Sone Sonnasinh, […]
Volunteers and volunteering are a vital element in making Canada one of the best places in the world to live, work, and to raise a family. From the hardy souls who played a key role in carving a nation out of vast expanse of wilderness to the individuals who endeavour […]
A Muskie duo and singles player continued their unbeaten streaks on the badminton court here Wednesday en route to NWOSSAA gold and berths at the all-Ontarios next month. The senior mixed doubles team of Natalie Desjardins and Jason Pattison went 3-0 in the round-robin before winning gold in the playoffs […]
Work began earlier this week to resurface the roadway on the bridge connecting Fort Frances to International Falls. The bridge operator—Minnesota, Dakota, & Western Railway Co.—has hired Tom Jones and Sons Ltd. from Thunder Bay to put down a new concrete overlay in time for the summer tourist season. And […]
Robert (Bob) Cross, 52, of 375 Daniel Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Nov. 15, 1951 in Fort Frances to the late Art and Corinne Cross. Bob lived all of his life in Fort Frances. […]
Robert (Bob) Cross, 52, of 375 Daniel Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Nov. 15, 1951 in Fort Frances to the late Art and Corinne Cross. Bob lived all of his life in Fort Frances. […]
All good things must come to an end and so after 84 years filled with love, family, and friends, “Mousie” Desorcy peacefully passed away on April 15, 2004 with his loving family by his side. He was born on Jan. 12, 1920 in Lorette, Man. to Eva and Eugene Desorcy. […]
