In an effort to help both the federal and provincial governments in the border water dispute with Minnesota, a “Conservation Coalition for Ontario’s Resources” has been formed here. “We want the government to know we’ll stand behind them,” said committee member Neil Wiens of Thunder Bay, chair Zone ‘B’ of […]
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Mike Lang has seen his share of gymnasts over the years, and has incurred a bevy of experiences along the way. He likes to look over the past 25 years with a sense of satisfaction at having established a good rapport with both the athletes and their parents. For Lang, […]
A full house welcomed Chapple’s reeve and council with thunderous applause as the township officially kicked off its centennial celebrations last Friday. Dignitaries from surrounding district communities, as well as both the federal and provincial governments, mingled with the crowd under the roof of Barwick’s former curling rink. Norm Hyatt, […]
After being cancelled late last week, the women’s local soccer tournament is on again as part of this weekend’s “Borderland Ball Blast ’99” with the surprise addition of a Dryden team. But organizer Caroline Spencer warned as quickly as the tournament was reinstated, it can be axed again if Dryden […]
With several new coaches and a brand new system in place, the Muskie football program will undergo plenty of changes this coming season. But what the coaching staff hopes won’t change is their ability to win. Just 25 players from last year’s squad, which compiled an impressive 5-1 record (including […]
Alex and Tom Anderson took the early lead and kept it, finishing well ahead of the competition in the “Mighty Manitou to Booming Barwick Canoe Race” on Sunday afternoon. Paddling a “freighter, not a racer,” the brothers quickly pulled ahead of the 18 other teams registered in the event, held […]
What do you say after the event you’ve spent nine years planning for finally comes and goes? If you’re the Chapple heritage committee, that word would be “wow.” Committee member Rilla Race said she was astounded by the number of people who took part in the township’s centennial celebrations over […]
Clifford (Cliff) Berg, 88, of the Golden Age Manor, Emo, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999 at the Emo Hospital in Emo. He was born Jan. 8, 1911 in Kintyre, N.D. to the late LeRoy and Amanda Berg. At an early age, Clifford moved with his family to Canada […]
In loving memory of Edith Mary Desrosier, 71, of 206 6th St., Rainy River, Ont., who passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999. Edith is survived by her husband, Maurice; daughters, Laurel Desrosier of Rainy River, Ont., and Eunice (Marg) […]
Larry L. Barkley passed away Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ont. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl; dear father of Krissy, Scott, and Stephen; and loving grandfather of Bailey Lynch. He was the cherished brother of Ed and his wife, Evelyn, and sister, Jennifer; […]
Having a flair for the dramatics, the Emo Bulldogs repeated as champs of Kakabeka Falls fastball tournament Sunday afternoon with a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Dryden Husky. Catcher Wayne Strachan delivered the game-winning hit–and RBI single that scored Warren Voth from second–in the bottom of the seventh inning. Voth, […]
Dear sir: I would like to address the situation down at the Sorting Gap Marina. As most people see it, things look pretty good down there. It’s a nice place to bring the family after dinner or on the weekends for an ice cream cone, Waterfront Whopper, or the famous […]
