The only privately-operated livestock inspection station in Canada is in danger of closing if the federal government doesn’t open its purse strings, the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association warned last week. Outgoing RRCA president Tom Morrish said the port of entry station in Rainy River has been an important link for […]
fftimes
Members of the La Vallee centennial committee have decided to continue to accept family histories they’ve requested for a history book to be published in conjunction with the township’s centennial in 2004. The initial deadline had been Jan. 31, however, there are still families which haven’t handed in their histories […]
When a new waitress recently joined the highly-efficient staff in the historic Rainy Lake Hotel dining room, a certain coincidence became remarkable! Now three of the four ladies there are bright blondes and the fourth waitress must appreciate them because all practise the same work ethics. Alert, attractive, and fast-moving, […]
My mother, who was born in 1903, loved school and wanted an education more than anything in the world. Consequently, she was crushed when the doctor said she could not go to school anymore because of her eyes. Even though she had glasses, the doctor said she would ruin her […]
Why did I enjoy watching the Oakland Raiders get their rear ends kicked by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII on Sunday? Where would you like me to begin? Certainly, finishing off my playoff predictions with a completely atypical (for me, anyway) record of 8-3 was soothing, although […]
Last Wednesday morning while shopping at Safeway in Fort Frances, clerk Marion Lowes told me that Friday would be her last day after 11 years with the company. “I am looking forward to retirement,” she said with a jolly smile and twinkle in her eye. Actually, I did not know […]
Bernard (Pat) Brandrick, 83, passed away peacefully at Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003. Bernard was born June 1, 1919 in Duck Lake, Sask. to Sarah and Ivan Brandrick. “Pat” worked at tourist camps on Lake of the Woods in his younger years, and later […]
In loving memory of Albert Markland “Mac” McKelvie, 98, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Mac was born Aug. 14, 1904 in Fort Frances to Robert and Florence McKelvie. He was united […]
