A babysitter, or an older brother or sister, is often responsible for the care and safety of young children. Knowing what to do in the event of a poisoning, and following proper poisoning prevention behaviours, are an important part of that responsibility. Caregivers should know children who are poisoned by […]
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In the midst of rampant concerns about our health care system, here is some good news experience. First, I’ve had a chance to facilitate planning for the Northwest Health Network, a regional association of care facilities’ boards and staff. They are working hard to ensure high-quality, “seamless” care in Northwestern […]
There’s something in the human soul that craves the gentle fall of snow and the subsequent blanketing of everything ugly. With the world turned white, piles of rubbish take on artistic form, barren patches of earth are stacked with beauty, and snow-laden bushes spark the imagination. But vastly more important, […]
Helen Emily McGowan, 69, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away suddenly in Fort Frances, Ont. on Feb. 3, 2000. She was born Sept. 15, 1930 in Fort Frances to the late William and Daisy Jackway. Helen is survived by her husband, Mervin; and four sons, Charles of Calgary, Alta., David and […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loved one, Leona Emma Valliant, on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000 at the age of 84 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born June 14, 1915 in Crozier, Ont. to the late Joe […]
Frank R. Williams entered into rest at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont. on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. He was the beloved husband of Donna Williams; loving father of Mike and wife, Alison, of Calgary, Alta., and Patti and husband, Bruce Atkinson, of Grimsby, Ont.; and loved grandfather of Jaime, […]
Grace Lavina Fults Van Drunen, 94, a pioneer resident of Dance, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 at the hospital in Emo, Ont. Grace also was the last member of the family of Wesley and Lucy Fults to whom she was born Sept. 24, 1905 in Burriss Township. Grace […]
Despite finishing with a 2-7 record at the Ontario Scott Tournament of Hearts in Timmins, Kathie Jackson came away feeling they didn’t curl all that bad. “I think, for the most part, we played pretty well,” said Jackson back home Monday morning. “Five of those losses came on last rock, […]
The Aquanauts’ swam to a successful showing at the NWO Invitational Campbell Goldfins meet in Balmertown over the weekend–highlighted by a pair of club records being smashed. Boyd Badiuk shattered the club record in the 200m backstroke for the 10-and-under age group. His time of 3:06 was about five seconds […]
Four Fort Frances bowlers will represent Sunset Country at the provincial rolloffs in Thunder Bay over Easter weekend in April. At stake there is a trip to the national championship. Carla Hanzuk and Carolyn Stamarski made the ladies’ team after coming second and third respectively among the women at the […]
If the Muskies earn a berth to the all-Ontarios coming up March 22-25 in Sudbury, head coach Glen Edwards can only hope they play as well as they did at a tournament in Winnipeg last weekend. The black-and-gold went unbeaten in five games there, including a 4-0 victory over the […]
The local Sunset Country Ford Mustangs ‘AA’ Atom hockey team captured an eight-squad tournament in Baudette on Sunday, edging Roseau 2-1 in the final. Tied at 1-1 with just over one minute to go, Tyler Miller, assisted by Brian White, notched the game-winner. It was Roseau’s first loss of the […]
