Born to Panda Yerxa and Brian Whiteman, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Brian Lee, weighing 8 lbs. 1.5 oz. on March 1, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Whoever decreed “let there be mirth and merriment” must have meant to include music, especially the brass big band music like Fort Frances knew in every celebration on both sides of the border until about 20 years ago. Through war and peace, this band brought us the theme songs of […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
With the hockey season shortly coming to an end, there is one more tournament, called “Tony’s” and Tony Bliss invites liniment and recreational teams to participate in his arena fundraiser, tourney and dance this Friday and Saturday. The dance goes from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., with music by Yowza. […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
As I read the headlines regarding Mark Messier’s sub-par season, I can’t help but remember an old bit from a stand-up comedian. You know, one of those clever “observational humour” types a la Jerry Seinfeld. He said there comes a time in life when you’ve become a little too old […]
As a former volunteer firefighter and emergency responder for more than 15 years, I have responded to many different and challenging emergencies. Over the years, I have been exposed to—and encountered—many dangerous situations at fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical calls. A few years ago, I arrived on scene at […]
Laura Irvine Mose, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont. (and formerly of 1658 Col. Rd. W.), passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, March 9, 2002. Laura was born in Ireland on June 1, 1911. She immigrated to Canada with her parents and siblings in March, […]
In memory of Marcel Edward Joseph Chabot, who passed away suddenly at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on March 9, 2002, due to a long battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ont. He was 32 when he moved to Thompson, Manitoba, where he […]
In loving memory of Lynne van Rooyen, age 55, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2002 in Atikokan, Ont. Lynne was born on March 4, 1947 to the late Harold and Anna Clare Tibbs in Pasadena, Texas. She moved with her family to Fort Frances as a young […]
Boris Katerick, 72, of 405 Mosher Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, He was born on Oct. 16, 1929 in LaVallee, Ont., to the late Joseph and Nettie Katerick. Mr. Katerick attended public school in LaVallee and later graduated from […]
It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing away of Lucien Eugene Lambert, 89, of Fort Frances on Sunday, March 10, 2002. He died peacefully with his family at his side. Lucien was born June 30, 1912 in Pinewood, Ont., to Eugene and Delina Lambert. He spent […]
The No. 5 paper machine at the mill here is temporarily shut down, following a fire there early this morning. Mill crews responded to a fire between the No. 5 paper machine and the stock preparation area around 3 a.m., at which time the Fort Frances Fire Department also was […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer will kick off its registration for its 12 season next week in hopes of equaling–or topping the close to 650 who signed up last year. “We’ve held around that number for the past two years, which is exceptional,” noted FFYS vice-president John Pierce. “We don’t know […]
