Project manager Brian Avis was expecting some “strong advances” this week on the new arena, with all construction material now on site or on order. Crews will be focusing on exterior cladding, interior work, and mechanical work, Avis said in his regular report to council Monday night. The staircases leading […]
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The Northwestern Ontario Recycling Association board will meet in Kenora next Wednesday to discuss what impact the Harris government’s decision to break a commitment to fund half the program this year may have on its future. “We had hoped the government would handle half the operating cost this year but […]
When Darrel Scott decided to quit smoking last September, he knew motivation was the key to his success. So the 26-year-old Fort Frances resident took up power lifting–and he hasn’t looked back since. In fact, his new-found passion for the intense fitness routine, which he’s learning from local weightlifter Rev. […]
Despite rumours swirling around town, Administration and Finance manager Darryl Allan is assuring the town’s computer system has not crashed entirely. Allan, who also was the local “Y2K” co-ordinator, admitted yesterday the town has been running into problems with program conversions due to the so-called millennium bug, which has delayed […]
The recorder may not be the sweetest-sounding instrument in the world but Donald Young School music teacher Karen Wilde believes the experience it gives her students is priceless. Wilde teaches the recorder to children in grades four through eight at DYS although students there start learning the basics of the […]
With an update on the ring scale project at the Stratton sales yard, area cattlemen have good news to look forward to at their annual meeting next Wednesday, Peter Spuzak said Tuesday. Spuzak, president of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association, said the cement already has been poured in the auction […]
It likely will be late into the night before Alberton council begins its discussion on amalgamating with La Vallee at tonight’s regular meeting, which gets underway at 7:30 at the municipal office. “Information regarding amalgamation” is scheduled as the second last item on the agenda under “New business.” Reeve Judy […]
A memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Lourens Visser was held Saturday afternoon at the Emo Legion, with Salvation Army Envoy Eric Alcock officiating. He was assisted by Envoy Sylvia Alcock, who read the scripture lesson. Pianist Marina Gerber led the gathering in two selections, “The Old […]
George Siemens, 77, passed away at St. Thomas Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born Feb. 4, 1922 in Stanley, Man. He lived briefly in Emo, Ont. before settling in Aylmer, Ont. George will be dearly missed as a father, grandfather, […]
Edwin Nathanial Bruyere, 75, of Five Mile Dock, Couchiching First Nations, Ont., passed away suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born Aug. 26, 1924 in Fort Alexander, Man. and moved to Fort Frances as a young boy. He spent his […]
In loving memory of Maxine Margaret Patten, 83, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 at her residence. Maxine is survived by her son, Mark Patten and his wife, Rochelle, and their son, Lee, of Minneapolis, Mn.; and by her niece, Gaye […]
In loving memory of William Edward Willis, 77, of 109 Marks St., Atikokan, Ont., who passed away peacefully at the Atikokan General Hospital on Friday, Jan. 7, 2000. William was born Feb. 22, 1922 and reared in Emo, Ont. He served overseas in W.W.II from 1939-46 in Sicily, Italy, France, […]
