The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board will hold its first official meeting in Fort Frances next Monday after legislation was passed giving it the power to administer child care, social housing, and “Ontario Works.” Mayor Glenn Witherspoon, who is president of the Rainy River District Municipal Association, noted […]
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It was a day to renew friendships and catch up on old times. At least, that was how Grace Van Drunen described the Burriss centennial celebrations held Saturday. For Van Drunen, it’s not just history. It’s her life. She was born in a Burriss farmhouse 93 years ago this September […]
“Sharathon” preparations are beginning around KBHW, station manager Bruce Christopherson said, although they are still more than two months from their annual support event. First, KBHW will have to do a budget forecast for the next fiscal year and with that its “Sharathon” goal. “Although I know the goal will […]
Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park/Lake of the Woods Provincial Park will undergo some significant changes in the next year as new ownership has been altering the way it looks and operates. A park was given to the Onegaming and Big Grassy First Nations as part of the settlement of the Assabaska […]
When Ed Tompkins first opened his store in Emo in 1898, he probably wasn’t thinking if it would still be standing 100 years later. But not only has Tompkins’ Hardware stayed in business for the past century, it’s grown over the decades to become a cornerstone in the Emo retail […]
“This is a site for our children, our children’s children, and their grandchildren . . . a place where they can learn and enjoy themselves,” said Big Island elder Joe Big George. And with those words, a ground-breaking ceremony for the new school at Big Grassy began last Thursday morning. […]
Herman Wilhelm Myrberg, 57, of 1300 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1941 in Emo, Ont. Herman moved to Fort Frances in 1977, and had worked as a slasher operator for a number of […]
On Monday, June 22, 1998, Betty (nee Baldwin) passed away peacefully from her time her on earth to life with all the saints in heaven. Our wife, mom, and nana touched the hearts of so many with her courage, gentleness, quiet faith, and unconditional love. Cherishing her loving memory are […]
Muriel Laura Thesenvitz, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away June 21, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Muriel was born July 28, 1912 in Spooner, Mn. and came to Canada as a young child. She was united in marriage to Carl Thesenvitz on April 7, 1934. […]
Mildred T. Malone passed away at her daughter’s home in Glendale, Wis. on June 20, 1998 after three years’ illness. She was born Sept. 30, 1921 in Fort Frances, Ont. She was united in marriage to Paul M. Malone on Dec. 26, 1946, and resided in Neenah, Wis. She was […]
John Lloyd Larson, 67, of Emo, Ont., passed away suddenly Friday, June 19, 1998. John was born Nov. 23, 1930 in Teulon, Man., and on May 23, 1953 was united in marriage to Marion McDougall. He worked as a camp cook in various locations throughout northern communities in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, […]
Red Mosher passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at the Emo Health Centre, in Emo, Ont. at the age of 86 years following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1911 in Stratton, Ont. Red lived and worked on the family’s farm in Pattullo Township until he […]
