It’s now Miscampbell’s turn to make a move which could make or break a proposal from Fort Frances to annex parcels of land from there and Alberton. Alberton council threw a roadblock in Fort Frances’ “housekeeping,” efforts last Thursday by turning down a proposal to annex the parcel of land […]
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If you see Crossbills close at hand, you can see the feature which gives them their name. The upper part of the beak is longer than most, and is strongly hooked. The lower mandible is bent upward, and both are skewed to the side so they can cross. The crossed […]
Mike Behan
Moving with Mike
Moving with Mike
Curling is just like riding a bicycle-you don’t forget how. Unfortunately, I learned Saturday that I stink at the sport as badly now as when I last stepped onto a sheet a good 10 years ago with the vaunted Greg Plumridge foursome when the old club was still standing here […]
How would you like to get to age 108–and be in good physical and mental health almost to the end? It’s possible: Gin Kanie of Japan did that before she passed away last month. Her twin sister, Kin Narita, lived to 107. Both “fascinated the viewing public with their sharp […]
Each year in Canada, people are injured and others are killed by accidents that could have been prevented. In fact, 90 percent of all accidents are predictable and, with proper education, largely preventable. Falling into an open manhole or sewer, being crushed by some heavy item, or injured because you […]
Going to Wooster, Ohio is always a highlight. First of all, to visit my aunt and uncle. And secondly, to enjoy the beautiful countryside. Next door to Wooster is Wayne County–a place where Amish families live on lush, prosperous farms snuggled amidst rolling hills. The county is known for its […]
Annie Frederick, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2001. She is survived by sons, George, Ray, and Bob; and daughter, Christina LaVigne. Funeral services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Christina Helen Ballard passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Jim and Irvine of Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
Lorne “Smokey” Fadden passed away suddenly Monday, March 12, 2001 at St. Boniface General Hospital after a courageous battle with Blastomycosis. Smokey leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Eva, of 59 years; along with his eight children, Barbara (Laird) Durling, Dennis (Marlene), William (Linda), Edna (Stan) Neufeld, Lorna […]
In loving memory of Dorothy Brannan, 79, of Emo, Ont., who passed away Monday, March 12, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Grace Williams; husband, Thaddeus Brannan; brother, Carl Thezenvitz; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law. Dorothy leaves behind her […]
In loving memory of Norman Earl Alexander, 79, of Stratton, Ont., who passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Norman was born July 10, 1921 in the family farm in Morley, Ont. to the late George and Edna Alexander, and has […]
Submitted by Struchan Gilson
Duff, flats, galley, racks, hatches, bulkheads, killicks, GTs, PDEs, degaussing ranges, RHIBs, bridge wings, the dogs, the serpent or tail, wardroom, the XO, HODS, EO, FMF. The above terms, and more acronyms than I care to remember, were part of the four days I recently spent aboard the Canadian patrol […]
