Regional Métis projects are expected to get a definite boost in the future now that the Sunset Country Métis launched its new economic development corporation at a special membership meeting here Saturday. “Métis Ventures”–a subsidiary of the Métis Nation of Ontario–will be managed by a board of directors to be […]
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The landmark residence at 335 Nelson St. here will be the site of a special ceremony Saturday at 1:30 p.m. when its function as a convent for the “Sisters of the Lady of the Missions” officially ends. The home has served as a convent for 80 years, with some 85 […]
If Thunder Bay resident Denis DeGagne has plans for the property he owns along McIrvine Road between the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market and the Union Gas warehouse, he’s not revealing them. The land recently was cleared of brush by a local contractor, sparking rumours that Wal-Mart or a “super” grocery […]
The Fort Frances Times brought home several awards from the annual spring convention of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association last weekend in Toronto. Competing against more than 100 community newspapers (regardless of circulation size), the Times took top honours in the province in the “Use of Art Service” category for […]
The Rainy River Health Care Centre is now occupied, with patients and staff both settled into their new surroundings Monday. Hospital administrator Norma Elliott said yesterday the move from the old hospital was fairly successful. “The access to the hospital now for both the emergency [and non-emergency] patients is on […]
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 […]
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 […]
