Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Although I’ve covered four fishing derbies in person in my current 13-month stay here, I’m the last guy who will claim to know anything about the sport. Oh sure, it’s inevitable that I’ve picked up a few pointers, have gotten more comfortable with the jargon, and the general understanding of […]
The Emo and area hospital auxiliary is holding its annual “Strawberry Social” on Friday, June 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo hospital cafeteria. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. There also will be a door prize. Auxiliary president Heather Oltsher and the membership wish to see you there […]
Bonnie Jean Brusven, 80, of Barwick, Ont., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. She was born May 10, 1922 in Eau Claire, Wis. to the late Edward and Nettie Galusha. Bonnie came to Canada […]
In loving memory of David Andy, 63, of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont., who passed away Sunday, June 2, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. David was born Aug. 14, 1938 in Rainy River, Ont. to John and Olga Andy. He spent most of his life in […]
Mrs. Pearl Nastor, 81, passed away in the Stouffville-Markham Hospital on May 24, 2002 with her family at her side. Pearl lived in Fort Frances, Ont. from 1952 until 1989. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1986. Pearl is survived by two sons, Robert (Louise) of Thunder Bay, […]
In loving memory of our dear husband and father who passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on April 8, 2002 in Paradise Island, Bahamas with his beloved wife, Lynn, at his side. Their deep and abiding love was evident to all who knew them. Tony was born March 21, 1948 in […]
Roy Galusha, 76, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Barwick, Ont., passed away Monday, June 3, 2002 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Piney, Man. to the late Edwin and Nettie Galusha. Roy moved to Bergland, Ont. at […]
Techniques to address weaknesses in last year’s provincial test results will be discussed at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular monthly meeting here Tuesday night. “EQAO helps us identify specific areas we are weak in,” Terry Ellwood, superintendent of education for the local public school board, said Tuesday morning. […]
Since their last appearance in Fort Frances in April, local band Tugnut has been keeping busy with numerous shows in the United States as well as their usual trips to Thunder Bay. Tugnut will look to blow the roof off the Ukrainian Hall this evening with the help of “Inabsentia” […]
The local Chamber of Commerce once again is planning its annual “Quest for the Best” singing contest, which will be held next month in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. But Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said this morning while some sponsors already have been secured, other are still […]
Local New Democrats will choose their candidate to run in the next provincial election in Kenora-Rainy River riding here Monday night. But with no other names brought forward so far, it appears current MPP and party leader Howard Hampton will be acclaimed tonight. The nomination meeting gets underway at 7 […]
The Fort Frances Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) will be holding its grand opening to the public tomorrow (June 4) from 2-4 p.m. There will be cake and refreshments, as well as a draw to win prizes for both students and employers. The office is ready to […]
