Sam Koski, 76, of Crozier, Ont., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Sam was born June 17, 1922 to Sam Sr. and Jenny in Fort Frances, Ont. He later moved to Crozier. After graduating high school, he served in the army for five […]
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Corinne Cross, 71, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, formerly of 375 Daniel Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Corinne was born April 23, 1928 in Fort Frances, where she also was raised. On Feb. 18, 1950, she […]
Marion Elizabeth (Goode) Hodgins passed away Saturday, April 24, 1999 at West End Villa in Ottawa, Ont. She was the daughter of the late Allan and Jean Goode (Forester); wife of the late F.W. (Bill) Hodgins; mother of Maureen (John Allistone); and Nan of Brendan and Devon. Born in Port […]
Almost 9,500 Bell Canada operators and technicians from across Ontario and Quebec, including 15 here, remain on strike for a third week with no apparent end in sight. In a show of solidarity, more than 35 members of CEP Local 49, which includes all Bell technicians and operators from Fort […]
Kendall Gamsby led a strong contingent of local competitors at the Taekwondo CY ‘99 Can-Am games in Winnipeg on Saturday, capturing the gold medal in the yellow belt division in full-contact fighting. Other top local competitors in the full-contact included: Corey Fehr winning the silver (yellow belt), Aubrie Byrne bronze […]
Awards were handed out earlier this month at Memorial Arena for various leagues. Michael Shoemaker of the MEC Bulldogs was named as the Atom house league MVP while Andrew Lundy of MEC was selected as the most dedicated player. The Esso award winners for the Atom house league were as […]
As the boating season revs into high gear, young boaters are reminded that under a new law passed at the beginning of this year, they are now required to obtain a licence to operate a motorboat on Canadian waters. The new law, which will affect all boaters under the age […]
Even though the Muskie girls’ soccer team has lost several players from a year ago, including many key members from last year’s NWOSSAA finalists, head coach Struchan Gilson feels this year’s edition will once again be strong. And while the head coach feels this year’s team should be just as […]
My name is Ronald Mattson. I was born in the Fort on March 28 1930. My family split up when I was a infant. My mother never told me anything about my father. Too make a long story short I went to the Fort after serving in Korea to look […]
Dear sir: According to your article of April 13, 1999, council has approved a plan by CN to remove a fuel oil contaminant that leaked from a storage facility on CN property on to town property in the area of Central Avenue. It is good to see such co-operation about […]
The 1999 Rainy River District Music and Drama Festival went off without a hitch this year, culminating in a spectacular Highlights Concert featuring 36 performances, and two Rose Bowl winners. “I’m so surprised,” related Stephanie Gartshore, who has competed in the festival for many years, honing her vocal skills to […]
When St. Jude’s Convent closed its doors as a functioning residence for the “Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions” Saturday afternoon, a chapter in Fort Frances’ history closed as well. The landmark residence at 335 Nelson St. had been a convent for the religious order since 1919, with 90 […]
