Several district high school teachers joined the picket line on Scott Street on Wednesday afternoon in a show of support for striking CUPE Local 65 workers at the Association for Community Living here. Ed Ojala, president of Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 5B, also presented a cheque for $200 […]
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The public is invited to a second meeting Thursday night to discuss a condominium project, initiated by the Town of Fort Frances, along the waterfront. The town and Winnipeg developer Penn-Co Construction will present prospective buyers with more detailed information about the proposed 36-unit development at the Civic Centre at […]
Jerry Gesley Beaudette, 84, of West Falls Est., International Falls, Mn., passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at his home. He was born May 21, 1917 in Watertown, S.D. but he grew up in Minneapolis, Mn. He moved to International Falls in 1979. On Aug. 3, 1943, he was united […]
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Roy passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2001 with his family at his side. Roy was born in Fleming, Sask. on Oct. 29, 1915 to a farming family. He grew up playing hockey and baseball, travelling between towns on the train. In 1937, Roy joined […]
Valeda Elizabeth DeGagne, 90, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Sunday, June 3, 2001. Mrs. DeGagne was born Jan. 15, 1911 in LaBroquerie, Man., where she was raised. In September, 1936, she moved to Crozier, Ont., where she lived […]
William Donovan Start, 94, of Abbotsford, B.C., passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31, 2001. Don was predeceased by his wife, Germaine, in 1989. Surviving are his son, Hube, and wife, Karen, of Abbotsford; grandchildren, Jan and Dale and their families; and sister, Kathleen. Born in Curries, Ont., Don graduated in […]
The Rendevous Yacht Club held its first two races of their Wednesday night series May 23 and 30. While only two boats came out on opening night, and five last week, Commodore Eric Rude is confident the numbers will pick up in the coming weeks. Tonight’s races will take place […]
Christmas will come early this year. At least, it will be for those who attend the 14th-annual Chamber of Commerce trade show Sept. 21-22 at the Memorial Sports Centre. “We really haven’t had a theme for any of the trade shows in the past. It’s a focus for the weekend,” […]
Robert Moore School hosted the first in-town intermediate (grade seven/eight) track and field meet in more than 10 years last week. Close to 150 students from Robert Moore, St. Francis, and Mine Centre participated in the 48-event meet May 29. J.W. Walker and Atikokan also were invited but those schools […]
Those on hand for the June 19 concert by the Joel Fafard Band will be in for an evening of fiery rural music when the Saskatchewan native makes his Fort Frances debut at La Place Rendez-Vous. While the concert is being staged by tour de Fort, tickets are available to […]
The second night of racing Saturday at the Emo Speedway showcased virtual end-to-end leads in all three features. Steve Arpin returned to the winners’ circle with a new car and a close win in his first modified feature victory of the season. Gavin Paull finished second but was right behind […]
The Sunset Country Squash Club returned home with some strong results at the eighth-annual Red Lake Open squash tournament last weekend. In the men’s ‘B’ division final, Ben Andrusco defeated fellow club member Jason Kabel 3-1 in the best-of-five showdown. Local players Al Christiansen and Steve Krag also fared well […]
