In loving memory of Joe Martinson, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully in his sleep at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Saturday, July 22, 2000. He leaves behind his wife Peggy; sons, Terry and wife Mary of Fort Frances, Ont., Raymond and wife Joyce […]
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It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Mr. Gilbert E. Corrigan, age 73, on Friday, July 21, 2000 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital-Port Arthur site. Gilbert was born on June 2, 1927 in Emo, Ont. to George and Claire Corrigan. He married Phyllis Hergott on […]
It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of Marie MacKinnon on July 19, 2000 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Marie was born on April 19, 1962 to Minard and Evelyn Whalen of Stratton, Ont. She attended Stratton separate school and graduated from Rainy […]
By Linda Wiens
Quetico Centre
Quetico Centre
Did you know 58 percent of Canadian families have pets while only 34 percent have children? Yes, pets are big business–and it’s growing. Which town doesn’t have a pet groomer, pet food store, breeding kennel? Does your community have people taking cats and dogs to cheer up seniors in care […]
Some of our warblers, here in the north, are quite easy to identify due to their special marking here, or bright colour there. Here are a couple which are fairly common and shouldn’t be too hard to identify: These warblers do not care for the deep forests at all, nesting […]
A pair of local golfers will take to the La Verendrye golf course in La Broquerie this Sunday in hopes of qualifying for the Manitoba amateur championship later this month. John Lundon and Brian Johnstone, both of Fort Frances, are among the 99 golfers vying for the remaining 59 berths […]
Old memories die hard. Just ask former Muskie football players and cheerleaders who turned up at the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturday to reminisce. George Wood, who was better known to his teammates as “The Egyptian Mummy” because they couldn’t read his face, played tackle, guard, and fullback all […]
Heavy rain cut the FFHS Millennium Reunion kayaking excursion short Friday morning but it still gave those on hand a chance to reminisce about high school and life in Fort Frances. Sue Clark, who graduated with the Class of ’70 and is now living and working in Thunder Bay as […]
“It was a perfect day for everyone,” enthused Catherine McGuire, who organized the annual “Kids for Fishing” event here last Saturday (July 8). For the past nine years, the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club, an affiliate of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, has sponsored this event for youngsters who […]
Even though bodybuilding is nothing new to Fort Frances resident Brock Madill, winning a competition is still as exciting as when he first began, he said. Madill, 30, won the Light Heavyweight division at the “Musclemania Canada 2000” showdown July 1 in Toronto, then went on to capture the overall […]
The Emo Bulldogs have a tight grasp on first place in the Rainy River District Fastball League so far this summer but Pinewood is gaining momentum. The Bulldogs lead the league with a 10-0 record, with Pinewood close behind at 8-2-1. Stratton is next (7-3-2), followed by Big Grassy (5-5-2). […]
So far, so good. Beautiful, warm conditions continue to prevail for the Rendezvous Yacht Club’s races Wednesday evenings on Sand Bay. Last week’s race was run under fair conditions with a moderate east wind. Jack Bartlett and the crew of the “Mad Hatter” finished first with a time of 57.08 […]
