The widespread power blackouts stemming from the massive ice storm that hit eastern Ontario and Quebec last week have caused a huge demand for generators across the province–including here. Local generator dealers have been getting calls from the Ontario government and national reps from generator companies, all looking for power […]
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Secondary education could be taking a blow if the Ministry of Education and Training doesn’t stop with its hurried up legislation when it comes to education reform, local high school teachers warned yesterday. Johnson announced his latest round of reforms for the new four-year high school program, which is supposed […]
It looked like something out of “Robin Hood,” only no one was wearing tights. That was the sight above Kitchen and Bath Plus here last Wednesday as three archers–Brian Mueller, Jeff Johnston and Wade Karchuk–simultaneously drew back on their bows and aimed for the centre of the coloured rings 20 […]
Ottawa’s move last week to make peace with Canada’s First Nations peoples is being called a good start–but it’s still only a start. The federal government issued a “Statement of Reconciliation” last week, along with a $350-million fund to help aboriginal communities address social problems created by decades of child […]
James Ian Fraser passed away peacefully at Regina General Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998 at the age of 69. Born in Forest, Man., he was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Innes; sister, Kathleen Smitsnik; and brother, Frank. He is survived by his wife, Orphie, of Devlin, Ont.; his […]
Elwood C. Shannon, 85, of 1339 Idylwild Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 1998 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Elwood was born in Regina, Sask. on April 14, 1912 to the late Cornett and Margaret Shannon. At a young age, he moved with his […]
Ralph Wilson, 91, of Emo, Ont., passed away at his residence Monday, Jan. 12, 1998. He was born Feb. 8, 1906 in Carpenter Township, Ont. to the late Bill and Lou Wilson. On Dec. 29, 1926, he was united in marriage to the former Hilda Hodge. Ralph farmed with his […]
Siani Gosselin, 90, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 1998 at the Falls Good Samaritan Center. He was born May 22, 1907 in LaBroquerie, Man. to the late Joseph and Albina (Genereux) Gosselin. He came to International Falls from Fort Frances in 1951, where he worked in […]
John Brown, 81, of Pinewood, Ont., passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998 at Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River, Ont. John was born Aug. 4, 1916 in Rapid City, Man. to the late John and Emily Brown. As an infant, John moved with his family to Stratton, Ont. and at […]
Alice Frenette, 83, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998. She was born Jan. 19, 1914 in Fort Frances to the late Solomon and Elizabeth Frenette. In her early years, Alice served with the Canadian Women’s […]
Milford Brigham, 79, of Barwick, Ont., passed away with family by his side on Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998 at the Emo hospital in Emo, Ont. Milford was born Sept. 9, 1918 in Chapple Township, Ont., where he was raised. In 1942, he joined the armed forces and served with the […]
Mrs. Marjory Mary Gagne (nee Gibson), 69, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998 in McKellar Hospital (Thunder Bay, Ont.) after a lengthy battle with diabetes, kidney and heart disease. She was the beloved wife of Albert (Bert) Gagne. Marge was born April 18, 1928 to George and Victoria Gibson in […]
