As most everyone knows by now, after last Saturday, Fort Frances will be forever known to Canadians as the only town in the country to have been founded by the Simpsons. It all started when CBC correspondent Allen Abel, wrapping up a brief live interview with Sambo Fedoruk, captain of […]
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Morning is my favourite time of the day. I love to sip my coffee leisurely, while I check the weather channel. Today it was cold, but sunny. A perfect day! But what really makes my morning fun is exercise. Three times a week, I go to strength training classes. And […]
Every time you pass the old Fort Frances High School, ask yourself a question: would Rusty Green want to buy that red brick mountain? As it stands here today, big, beautiful, and abandoned—with nobody seemingly interested in whether it lives or dies—why would anyone covet it? And who was Rusty […]
It’s getting a little too easy to be taken in by the romanticist’s view of ice hockey in Canada at this time of year. It’s something CBC’s “Hockey Day in Canada” has been known for in its past two broadcasts: strip down the role of big money and fame, or […]
There’s still time to purchase tickets for the “Sweater of your choice” raffle, organized by the Emo/La Vallee Community Cen-tre fundraising committee, which will be made Jan. 19. The sweater is being hand-knitted by Gail Patterson. After a break for the yuletide season, “Wheels to Meals” resumed its activities last […]
Elsie Simila, 85, of Burriss, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Arnold, on May 19, 1996; parents, Warner and Ida Hovi; and brother, Eddie. She is survived by her close friend and caregiver, Wayne Maki. […]
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dennis passed away Jan. 4, 2002 at home at the age of 62. Dennis’ memory will be cherished by his devoted wife of 37 years, Sharon; his three children, […]
Pastor Robert Ek, 74, of Nickel Lake, Ont., passed away as a result of an accident near his residence Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Born and raised in rural southern Minnesota, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Mn., following a brief term of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]
James “Jim” Khober, 76, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Queen Street Manor in Emo, Ont., passed away at his residence Monday, Dec. 31, 2001. He was born May 24, 1925 in Anarcoke, Sask. to the late Alexander and Lydia Khober. During WWII, Jim […]
Pastor Robert Ek, 74, of Nickel Lake, Ont., passed away as a result of an accident near his residence Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Born and raised in rural southern Minnesota, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Mn., following a brief term of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]
After adopting the local “Community Chest” as their charity for 2002 back in November, Canada Safeway employees here are starting their fundraising for the cause with a raffle. With a grand prize being $100 in groceries every week for a year from Canada Safeway, assistant manager Cory Delbridge said Tuesday […]
Following recommendations to close Alexander MacKenzie and Sixth Street Schools here, and pleas not to shut down Alberton Central, the committee of the whole of the Rainy River District School Board will meet tonight to further discuss the issue. The board officially received reports from various sub-committees at its Dec. […]
