Area residents, especially those with property on Despair, Jackfish, or Footprint lakes northwest of Fort Frances, can breathe a sigh of relief. Water levels will remain where they are as the Ministry of Natural Resources announced last week it has decided to rebuild rather than decommission the dam on Footprint […]
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I was thrilled to have my last column on the old songs received so well, and everyone congratulatory on my memories. Phone calls started the next morning with retired teacher Joe Kliner saying the piece containing western tunes was “frosting on the cake” for him because he read it right […]
Every week, I read the obituaries in The New York Times—paying special attention to the life stories of centenarians or near-centenarians. What interesting lives many of them have had for almost a century—John Fox, innovator in developing frozen juice, who died at 90; Hanna Fromm, founder of the first school […]
Scientists at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge Research Centre, in collaboration with the Canadian Hereford Association, have developed the first Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) index for maternal traits in Hereford cattle. “Selection for the maternal productivity index should improve the genetic potential of Herefords to consistently wean heavy calves […]
Desire and drive separate the champions from the also-rans in every sport, including hockey. Blocking shots and taking a hit to make a play are sporadic events during the course of the regular season. But when the playoffs roll around, it’s those willing to sacrifice their bodies more often that […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Philip Rolland Wood on March 19, 2003. His memory will be cherished by his wife, Adaline; daughter, Dorthea and husband, John; along with grandchildren, Tyler and Mikara. Phil also is survived by a brother, Clinton (Marlene) Wood of […]
Terry O’Connell, 43, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on St. Patrick’s Day (Monday, March 17, 2003). As a boy growing up, St. Patrick’s Day was a special day with his family and father, Patrick O’Connell. Terry was born July 31, 1959 in Fort Frances. Terry lived most of […]
John (Jack) Clarke, 85, of 634 Riverview Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, March 20, 2003 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Frances. Cremation took […]
It is with great sorrow that the Gushulak family announces the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, and father, David Gushulak, on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at the age of 47. Dave was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ont., where he graduated high school. Here, he met his […]
The excitement level at Fort High is spilling off the stage and into the aisles as the music and drama departments prepare for the opening night of “Oklahoma!” tomorrow. “I’m excited,” said John Dutton, one of the many staff involved with the show. “There’s lots of dancing, lots of singing, […]
The town still may reconstruct Front Street after most councillors last night voted in favour of sending the matter back to several committees for recommendation despite its potential $1-million-plus price tag. “It’s bad, it’s one of the worst roads in town. Worst to look at, worst to travel,” Mayor Glenn […]
