Chili–some like it hot and some do not. But just about everybody will find a batch that tickles their taste buds at the fourth-annual Great Chili Cook-off. Slated for Friday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the tent in the parking lot at the Fort Frances Times, […]
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Extra shelter has been rounded up for the fifth-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival, which goes this Saturday at Hannam Park in Rainy River. Dr. Ewan Affleck, who started the event in 1995, said the same tent used last weekend for the walleye tournament will be set up for […]
The government has to stop using “cookie cutter solutions” to solve Ontario’s health care problems, according to a resolution endorsed by the Northern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce at its annual meeting last week in Atikokan. Deb Ward, who represented the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce at the meeting, said […]
Doris Jewett, 74, of 725 Morrison Cres., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital. She was born April 7, 1925 in North Branch, Ont. to the late Adam and Hannah Elliott. Mrs. Jewett had lived all her life in Rainy River District. She […]
In loving memory of Arthur Fischer, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Else; children, Hannelore and husband, Ulke Helder, of Bergland, Ont., Ralf and wife, Odette, of Winnipeg, Man., Monika and husband, Geoff Armitstead, of […]
Bernhard (Ben) W. Krahn was born April 21, 1957 at Dryden, Ont. At the age of 15, Ben was baptized upon the confession of his faith and became a member of the Pineview Mennonite Church at Barwick, Ont. On May 4, 1978, he was joined in marriage to Jane Martin. […]
Myrtle Peterson, 83, of 102 First St., Rainy River, Ont., passed away at the Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River on Friday, Sept. 24, 1999. She was born Dec. 2, 1915 in Blue Township, Ont. to the late Henry and Lillian Hodges. On Sept. 24, 1933, Myrtle was united in […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Flotilla “Flo” Erma Patterson on Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Flo was predeceased by her husband, Alexander; and brothers, Roy (Edna), Don (Grace), Milt (Ida), and Harold Westover. She will be […]
Elsie Doris MacMillan of Rainycrest, Fort Frances, passed away at her residence on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999. She was born May 23, 1910 in Kingsford, Ontario to Arthur and Emily Shipton. On Aug. 2, 1931, Elsie was united in marriage to Gordon MacMillan, who predeceased her on Feb. 3, 1977. […]
Courtney Calder, Joe Sletmoen, Simone LeBlanc, and Jen Sletmoen intend to hit the books to prepare themselves for the provincial 4-H “Go for the Gold” showdown Nov. 6 at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair in Toronto. The foursome clinched a berth Saturday during the regional competition at Donald Young School, […]
The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team will be looking at a bit of the old and some of the new to lead them to victory this season. Clearly, the squad will be looking for another good season from veteran players like Laureen Cousineau, Christine Noonan, Siobhan Devlin, and Sarah Vanderplaats. […]
Dr. Pierre Mikhail led a strong contingent of local runners in Walker, Mn. last Saturday, finishing his first-ever marathon in an impressive time of 3:38. That time placed him second in his age group while battling the tough course conditions of the race. Runners estimated the 26.2-mile course added about […]
