Born to Crystal Fowler and Travis George, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Adam Larry James, weighing 10 lbs. 3 oz. on March 26, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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It’s around 80 years now since that celebrated Chicago businessman, Al Capone, allegedly was enhancing the fortunes of Nestor Falls. Others were pre-occupied with U.S. prohibition activities in and around Fort Frances—purely as good neighbours while promoting prosperity north of the border in the bargain. Incredibly good times had found […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
“Hi, my name’s Reuben. I’m from the Fort Frances Times.” That’s a common introduction I’ve used countless times here. But while covering the Borderland Thunder during the SIJHL final last week in Dryden, I learned there’s a lot about the rivalry between the two towns when it comes to hockey […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
A cleanup, painting, and odd repairs were completed at the Emo Arena this past Friday by employees Linda Carmody and Norm Cain. Arena manager Tony Bliss, still recovering from recent surgery, made an appearance to make sure all work has been completed. The ice was taken out March 25, with […]
In loving memory of Susan (Horton) Oshie, 49, who passed away suddenly Monday, April 1, 2002 at Rainy River First Nation, Ont. She was born Sept. 12, 1952 in Harrow, London, England. Susan will be greatly missed by her children, Tracy Ann Horton-Oshie, and Lionel Jeffrey Horton-Oshie and his wife, […]
In loving memory of Laura May Almers, 80, a longtime resident of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Monday, April 1, 2002. Laura was born Feb. 1, 1922 in Rainy River to John and Hazel Fadden. She grew up in the […]
“Real life simulations like internships, practice interviews, and skills competition are great ways to prepare our business students for employment,” said Shirley Schmidt, business instructor at Rainy River Community College in International Falls. With this goal in mind, Schmidt has organized the annual competitive events at RRCC, which measures speed […]
Friends and colleagues were in shock Tuesday over news that former local businessman Tony Beyak passed away suddenly yesterday while vacationing in the Caribbean. “I’m really saddened to hear of his passing,” said Marla Thomson of the Northern Lights Credit Union here, who worked with Beyak on the Fort Frances […]
Michael Tetu was sentenced to 15 years in jail at the Fort Frances Courthouse on Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Deanna Daw on Oct. 29, 2000 as well as to four other charges unrelated to that incident. He will be eligible for […]
The fastball team formerly known as the Emo Bulldogs is looking for a place to play. The Rainy River District Fastball League champ, now known as the Alton Pollard Bulldogs, recently moved back to Fort Frances, citing poor field conditions at the old Emo diamond. But it’s a move that […]
Lions, tigers, and other exotic animals will take over the Townshend Theatre here Tuesday night as Kids & Co. presents “The Carnival of the Animals.” The performance—complete with life-size puppets and vibrant backdrops—is being staged by “The Music Arsenal” starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which cost $12 each (with those […]
