The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has planned a municipal candidates debate for Monday evening at the Civic Centre and Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said she’s hoping the public checks it out. “This is a chance for the public to hear what the candidates have to say. These are the […]
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With family members at his side and tears welling in his eyes, newly re-elected MPP Howard Hampton stood in front of a crowd of supporters at La Place Rendez-Vous here last night and thanked them for their devotion. And though an atmosphere of success floated around the room mixed with […]
Like a needle and thread, the Northland Art Society and the Northern Lights Quilters’ Guild in International Falls belong together. The two groups—in connection with the Citizens for Backus A/B— are putting that partnership to work this week as they host an autumn arts festival, entitled “A Patchwork of Arts,” […]
Buckle up or pay up. That’s the message the OPP is trying to get out to motorists during its two-week fall seatbelt campaign. And they’re not just looking for drivers and passengers who can’t remember or can’t be bothered to click that belt. For the duration of the campaign, which […]
The town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee is asking the public to get their thinking caps on to pick the most deserving person for 2003. “The cool weather is coming, and with that, thoughts of the Santa Claus parade. And we can’t have that without our ‘Citizen of the […]
While encouraging fire safety is always part of their mandate, local firefighters will be getting out to stress their message to the public during “Fire Prevention Week” (Oct. 5-11). “It has been very successful in the past, with a lot of information getting out to the public here,” said Fort […]
If you’ve got the curling bug but didn’t think there was still time to sign up with the Fort Frances Curling Club this season, club president Bill Gushulak has good news to share. “We could certainly use more teams for women’s, men’s, and mixed play,” Gushulak said after the club’s […]
Emil James “Skinner” Morneau, 80, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Oct. 2, 2003. He was born Feb. 13, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Joseph and Alma Morneau. Emil had lived in Fort Frances all his life. He had […]
Herbert MacMillan Cridland passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 after a short, but courageous, fight with cancer. He was born Sept. 24, 1930 in Toronto, Ont., and was married on his birthday in 1956 to Theresa Marie (Shirley) Wilson. Shirley predeceased him on […]
Lawrence McIntosh passed away unexpectedly at Prince George Hospital on Oct. 1, 2003 at the age of 67 years. Predeceased by his parents and brother Doug, Lawrence is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 41 years; son, David (Anne); grandson, Tristan of Whiterock, B.C.; sisters-in-law, Gladys McIntosh, Lily and Jenny […]
Another season of Border Concerts was launched last Thursday (Oct. 9) when the New York Theatre Ballot presented “The Alice-In-Wonderland Follies” at Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Choreographer Keith Michael used Lewis Carroll’s famous children’s classics, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass,” as inspiration for what was billed […]
Dear sir: The Tory strategy in many ridings across the province, including Kenora-Rainy River, has been to harp on the fact that the local MPP was not a member of the governing party. The Tory candidates have issued many dire warnings about the fearful consequences of not electing a member […]
