Once upon a time, there was an employee who worked at a well-established company, which was known throughout the industry. The employee had worked very hard throughout his career with the company. Then one day, it came time for the employee to retire. The retiree was a well-respected wise man, […]
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Whenever I pass our pair of ultra-modern artificial ice rinks—with the new junior model sitting so proudly alongside our hard-earned 50-year-old rink like an offspring—my thoughts go back to what we called our Nelson Street “barn” and all the great action that went on in there! We were preparing to […]
After soundly beating the other three rinks in his pool, then downing the first-place team from the other pool in a playoff match, local OPP officer Scott Gobeil and his crew are in the final of the 2004 Manitoba Police Curling Championships later today. Gobeil, along with third Dave Priestly […]
Fort Frances firefighters responded to a car fire in the parking lot off the 200 block of Church Street this morning. Fire Capt. Frank Sheppard said the call came in at 9:54 a.m. but by the time the fire department responded, the vehicle already was in flames. Quick work by […]
In its monthly recognition of excellence, the Rainy River District School Board tonight will salute the efforts of Robert Moore School’s Builders Club—a student-led community service organization. The Builders Club is sponsored by local Kiwanis Club members Dr. Robert Lidkea and Ken Koprowski. The club participates in various school and […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department had to respond to a trio of calls in a matter of minutes yesterday after a power “bump” caused a few problems in the central part of town. Fire captain Joe Bobczynski said firefighters first got called to Columbus Place on Nelson Street around 2 […]
Local MP Robert Nault has decided not to seek the federal Liberal nomination for the next election after all. “After a great deal of reflection and discussion with my family and friends, I have decided not to seek the Liberal nomination to represent Kenora-Rainy River in the next federal election,” […]
Florence (Flo) Busby, 87, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Green Manor here, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at her residence with extended family at her bedside. She was born Aug. 30, 1916 in Nuneaton, England to the late Arthur and Annie Goodman. […]
Florence (Flo) Busby, 87, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Green Manor here, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at her residence with extended family at her bedside. She was born Aug. 30, 1916 in Nuneaton, England to the late Arthur and Annie Goodman. […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of F.E. Thomas (Tiny) Wilkins announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004. He was born Jan. 24, 1935 in International Falls, Mn. Although he was born in the U.S.A., he was a very proud Canadian. Tom grew up in Fort […]
The chances were many, but the goals hard to come by, as the Muskie boys’ hockey team dropped a 4-1 decision to the Oak Park Raiders on Saturday in the semi-finals of the John Taylor Piper Classic in Winnipeg. After dominating play in a scoreless first period, the Muskies fell […]
After winning their first two matches yesterday at the Grain Exchange Curling Club in Winnipeg, local OPP officer Scott Gobeil and his rink are leading Group 2 at the 2004 Manitoba Police Curling Championships. In the first draw, Gobeil, along with third Dave Priestly and second Scott Bell of the […]
