After having to cancel it last year due to the extensive reconstruction of Scott Street, the local Business Improvement Association is looking to carry on with an event first conceived in 2001 as “Mall Days” for the fall season—the “Harvest Festival.” “We haven’t decided a date yet, but tentatively we’re […]
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With the deadline to file nomination papers for the position of mayor and councillor in November’s municipal election still more than a month away, only a couple people have stepped forward so far. The most recent is Todd Hamilton, who officially threw his hat in the ring Monday to run […]
Norman (Sonny) Steele passed away Aug. 14, 2003 in Atikokan General Hospital at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Helen, children, Larry (Rita) Steele of Fort Frances, Judy (Len) Anderson of Atikokan, Sandra (Orval) Armstrong of Fort Frances, Susan (Alan) Roy of Atikokan, Barry (Stacey) Steele […]
Pearl McFee passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at the Maples Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, Man. Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Vaughn, in 1971; sister, Gertie; and brother, John. She leaves to cherish her memory son, Darren and wife, Audrey; and grandchildren, Tyler and Larissa. Pearl was […]
Charles Edward “Charlie” Sharp, 79, of Stratton, Ont., passed away Monday, July 28, 2003 in Winnipeg, Man. Charlie was born in Stratton and had lived all his life there. He had worked as a general contractor in the district, and had enjoyed operating his backhoe and trucks. He also had […]
Melvin Donald Shrumm, 61, of Hazlet, Sask., a retired farmer and grader operator for the RM of Pittville, passed away July 3, 2003 at the Prairie Health Care Centre in Cabri, Sask. Mel was born Sept. 23, 1941 in Emo, Ont. He grew up on his parents’ farm near Stratton, […]
Mrs. Else Fischer (nee Stoss), of Medicine Hat, Alta., beloved wife of the late Arthur Fischer, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at the age of 84. Else leaves to cherish her memory four children, Hannelore (Ulke) Helder of Bergland, Ont., Ralf (Odette) Fischer […]
As a follow-up to a trip to Paris, Tenn. last year (and a subsequent visit here by Paris Mayor Larry Crawford and city manager Carl Holder this past May), the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is planning another trip down south this fall. Geoff Gillon, economic development officer with the […]
“We know everyone is excited about going back to school,” noted Tammi Mann, co-ordinator of the Stratton Toy Library. So why not come down to the STL and celebrate with them on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Those interested are asked to pe-register and also bring along a snack to share. In […]
On Sunday, summer student pastor David Loew held his final pulpit assignment at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, leading both the morning and evening services. During coffee break after the morning service, the congregation and Pastor Dave, along with his wife, Dawn, and son, Elijah, shared two huge decorated […]
Following the first organizational meeting last week for next month’s Terry Fox Run here, details already are falling into place. And with most the bases covered, and some dedicated pledge-getters known to be out and about right now, organizer Vanessa Hebert is focusing on making the event the spectacle she […]
Playoff action for the local adult mixed slo-pitch leagues got underway last night. The Tuesday night standings at the end of regular-season play saw West End top the ‘A’ bracket, followed by the Rural Reps, Rockets, Gillons’ Allsorts, Manitou, and Bay City Rollers. In the ‘B’ bracket, it was the […]
