In a highly-anticipated breakthrough for local Internet users, Jam21.Net said it will be ready to deliver high-speed wireless service within the month. “We had the infrastructure ready in July,” owner Dave Ashworth noted Friday morning. “But we’ve had to go through a number of procedures in the several months since […]
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In loving memory of Verda Beadle, 79, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002 with her family by her side. Verda was born April 25, 1922 in Burriss Township, Ont. to Glen and Susan Norris. She was united in marriage […]
Polly (Basaraba) Korman, 98, of Fort Frances, Ont., a resident of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at her residence. Polly was born Nov. 21, 1903 in Gimli, Man. to John and Catherine Basaraba. On July 12, 1919, she was united in marriage to Nick […]
Thomas James Kelly, 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at the Harmony Manor Nursing Home in Winnemucca, Nev. Tom was born March 17, 1905 in Seine River, Ont. As a young man, he guided hunting and fishing parties. Tom also worked in the timber industry and was a […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, Sydney Jay Schram, on Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Syd was a life-long resident of Pattullo Township, north of Stratton, Ont. He was born Nov. 14, 1918 […]
Lucille “Lou” Lakatos, 71, of 1126 Second St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital. She was born July 31, 1930 in Pinewood, Ont. “Lou” was dedicated to her family, and she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. She enjoyed music […]
A fun-loving, gentle man, “Moose” Stinson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at Rainy-crest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born in Colgate, Sask. on May 20, 1914 to auctioneer Samuel Harvey and Elizabeth (nee Pepper) Stinson. The family moved to Regina, Sask. in 1923. While […]
Given a three-week strike by CBC technicians was only resolved earlier this week, local organizers haven’t had much time to plan for this Saturday’s “Hockey Day in Canada” broadcast that will feature Fort Frances. But no one seems to mind. “We’re pretty excited,” said Dave Egan, a board member with […]
Barwick council held a special meeting Wednesday night to regretfully accept longtime Reeve Cecil Wilson’s resignation. He resigned for health reasons, but is leaving with a stellar reputation intact. In fact, many people are saying Wilson was the best reeve Chapple ever had. Coun. Bill Clink will take over as […]
Muskie football standout Adam McTavish has earned a berth on Team Canada at the Global Junior Championship VI, which will be held during Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans. And just like the game of football itself, the process of making the squad was quick and hard-hitting. “I got the […]
One doesn’t have to look very hard to find a reason to feel pessimistic—even downright gloomy—these days. The aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks still lingers, with people nervously wondering when and where another strike will be launched. India and Pakistan, both nuclear powers, are threatening to go to […]
Dear editor: It was not long ago that provincial Finance minister Jim Flaherty announced a staggering deficit that would result in a five-percent cut to all government ministries. It is pretty clear the Tories are looking for reasons to further privatize education, health care, and many other social sectors. One […]
