Fort Frances is the latest in a string of communities in Rainy River District to receive an upgrade from Bell Canada–an upgrade that offers customers a number of new services but still won’t provide residents here with high-speed Internet access. “In the early morning hours on March 23, our team […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce held its sixth-annual banquet and business awards Saturday night at the Red Dog Inn here and it was a humbling experience for most of the recipients. “I was very surprised and humbled by the whole thing,” said Tana Langtry, who was named Employee of […]
While a collective design process between architects and parents of students of J.W. Walker, Alexander MacKenzie, and Alberton schools is set for mid-April, Alberton Reeve John Milling isn’t sure if the consultation is after the fact when it comes to the closure of their school. “I was at the public […]
The Snowshoe Hare is found right across Canada, from coast to coast. It is a true hare, and not a rabbit, even though we often call it the Snowshoe Rabbit (it used to be called the Varying Hare). This hare is one of the most important links in the whole […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Sawka announce his passing Friday, March 23, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria; children, James and Nicole, both of Fort Frances, Ont., and Tim and Blaine, both of Winnipeg, Man.; stepchildren, […]
Marie Toews Penner was born Feb. 7, 1916 in Steinbach, Man., the fifth of nine children born to Klaas R. and Amelia (Borkowsky) Toews. The family farm where she grew up, north of Steinbach, is the present site of the Mennonite Heritage Village. After the family moved to Steinbach, they […]
In loving memory of Wallace Densmore Allan, 77, of Emo, Ont., who passed away peacefully Friday, March 23, 2001 at the Emo Hospital. Wallace will be greatly missed by his wife, Gladys; children, Marilyn McNally (Les), Sharon McNally (Les), Lorraine Loveday (Ken), Norma Both (Ron), and Gerald Allan (Wendy); grandchildren, […]
In loving memory of Ruth Evelyn Mitchell, 84, of Golden Age Manor in Emo, Ont., who passed away peacefully Thursday, March 22, 2001 at the Emo Hospital in Emo. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Adam Philip Mitchell on Oct. 1, 1965; and by her parents, John and Mary Tolman. […]
Spring is the season for fun and laughter. The season when you walk among the crocuses and daffodils, and remember the fun of picking flowers in the woodlands of your childhood. Adder’s-tongues and Dutchman’s-breeches and nosegays of violets. And beautiful white trillium blossoms–before you knew that picking its flower would […]
With just two performances left in the current “tour de Fort” concert series (Motus O tonight and Tyler Yarema next Tuesday), organizers already are planning the lineup for next season. “Current ‘tour de Fort’ passport holders will be able to purchase next year’s passports at the Tyler Yarema show,” said […]
Tagg’s was unstoppable last weekend as they won the ‘A’ title of the annual Tom Thumb tournament here. The local squad faced-off against Skates and Blades (Fort Frances) on Sunday afternoon and skated away with a 4-2 win. “They played great,” enthused Tagg’s coach Gord McCabe. “That is the first […]
The Muskie girls’ soccer team is getting ready to hit the pitch in hopes of having another successful season. Head coach Struchan Gilson said Monday he’s expecting to have about 18-20 players back from last year’s squad, which competed at the all-Ontario’s here last June as the host team. “It […]
