The acquisition of a dialysis unit at La Verendrye hospital here took another step forward last week after local MP Robert Nault said the federal government will help fund the project. Nault voiced his support Friday at the Business Improvement Area’s annual luncheon when Mayor Glenn Witherspoon asked whether Ottawa […]
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New legislation introduced by Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Tony Clement last Thursday will give voters more opportunity to show their teeth in local politics. “It gives the people more input as to what they want to see,” said Fort Frances Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. If passed, the bill would allow […]
To the editor: I want to take this opportunity to personally thank Fort Frances High School for the excellent performances of the musical comedy “Anything Goes.” Each year I think the shows can’t get any better then they do! To the cast, musicians, stage directors, music directors, choreographer, and producer, […]
Politicians from different levels of government shouldn’t be allowed in the same room together because they’re apt to engage in a silly little show of one-upmanship–with taxpayers’ money at stake. That’s precisely what happened Friday during the BIA’s annual luncheon when Mayor Glenn Witherspoon promised $500,000 of town money towards […]
The title of this article may be confusing to some readers. It is, however, a meaningful phrase to my eighth-grade class. The portfolio is basically a deliberate, specific collection of the student’s work from the curricular areas of study. It gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, reflect upon […]
Unintentional falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries resulting in emergency room visits for all ages. They can occur from playground equipment, furniture, windows, stairs, ladders, and other sources. We can all set a good example for children by holding hand railings on stairs and escalators. Stress to young […]
The concept is old. The label dates from the ’80s. But the scope and relationships of “outsourcing” are changing as the trend is growing. Another term is “contracting out.” That has negative overtones for some people but the practice supports the growth of new businesses and greater specialization. Activities that […]
It is with great sadness that we announce that on April 18th, 2000, Alfred Lowey, beloved husband of Rolande Lowey, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 at Royal Inland Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Wilfred Lowey; his mother, Gladys (Lowey) Carlson; his stepfather, Ben Carlson; and […]
Leo Roland Halverson, 73, of 148 Pine Crescent, Atikokan, Ont., passed away suddenly Sunday, April 16, 2000 at the Atikokan General Hospital. Leo was born Aug. 9, 1926 in Bergland, Ont. to Ben and Anna Halverson. When he was 12, the family moved to Nestor Falls, Ont., where they owned […]
Iva Annie Brown, 80, a resident of Brock Street West, passed away at Port Arthur General Hospital on April 15, 2000. Iva was born in Bethune, Sask. on June 22, 1919 to the late Melvin and Winnie French. Iva was predeceased by her parents, Melvin and Winnie French; a baby […]
Cornelis Swart, 67, of Miscampbell, Ont., passed away Monday, April 13, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born April 29, 1932 in Lutjebroek, Holland to the late Cornelis Sr. “Cees” and Annie Swart. Cornelis came to Canada in 1972, and was employed by the […]
I have always admired these working giants, and I am glad they are making a comeback on the farm. I suppose my feelings are, at least in part, nostalgia. I quite easily can recall, as can many of you, when the really heavy work was done by a horse, or […]
