If the number of booths is any indication, this year’s Rainy River Ag Days and Trade Show could be the biggest yet. Ag Days organizer Kim Jo Calder said yesterday the trade show portion, which runs April 16-17, already looks like it’s going to be bigger than last year’s. “It […]
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This past week, my wife, Norma, the Pearl of the Orient, and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Staying married to the same person that long is a bit unusual in this day and age, and particularly in our case. We met on a Friday evening, were engaged by the […]
Alyse Duncan, 78, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, and formerly of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, April 12, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born Jan. 7, 1921 in Shaunavon, Sask. to the late Charles and Kate McGillvray. In […]
George William Jordan, 86, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. George was born Feb. 18, 1913 in Fort Frances to the late Paul and Mary Jourdain. He attended residential school in Fort Frances, […]
Wilhelm “Willie” Gronvold, 92, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, April 10, 1999 at his residence. Willie was born Feb. 6, 1907 in Norway but moved to Canada in 1926 and settled in Rainy River District. He was self-employed and worked in the bush […]
Red Belluz, 70, of 707 Nelson St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, April 8, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Oct. 10, 1928 in Fort Frances to the late Arturo and Salute Belluz. Red had lived all of his life in Fort Frances, […]
It’s April and I hope none of us are April Fools! During the month of April, safety educators believe that anyone can be an April Fool at any given time. You are an April Fool if: Note: In all my years of responding to vehicle accidents, I have never unbuckled […]
Well, easier said than done. Heaven knows we have a sufficiency of stupidity right here at home in Drizzle Creek District. It’s everywhere, easy to see. I find it easiest by just looking in the mirror. After 30 years, my wife, The Pearl of the Orient, is agreeing that action […]
Once again this week, I’ve been thinking about “things.” My things! My treasures and junk. My files and books. My handy kitchen appliances and backyard waterfall. My dresses for spring, and my pots and pans for cooking. It takes things to make life fun and easy. But at the same […]
After opening with a loss, the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians went undefeated the rest of the way to win the ‘B’-side crown at the Assiniboine Park Rangers tournament in Winnipeg last weekend. The Canadians were all over Hudson, Wis. right from the opening face-off of Sunday afternoon’s final, opening […]
Kris Esselink and Cole Hayward each had a goal and an assist Sunday afternoon as the local b•macs Bantam ‘AA’ rep team doubled the Calgary Blazers 4-2 to capture the ‘B’-side crown at the Assiniboine Park Rangers tournament in Winnipeg. After a scoreless first period, Dave Starling put the b•macs […]
As the Muskie badminton teams prepare for the NorWOSSA qualifier tomorrow in Ignace, they do so knowing they have an excellent chance of advancing to the playoffs later this month. That’s because several Muskies put in strong performances at an exhibition last month in Sioux Lookout, and the top three […]
