Local roads boards are on their way out the door as the province shifts gears on the way unincorporated areas can access funding for roads. But that’s news to local roads boards in this area. Once the Northern Services Improvement Act is passed, which will include amendments to the Local […]
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Skates and Blades owner Gord McQuarrie may take his quest to stop a pro shop from being put in the new arena facility to town council. McQuarrie, who made a presentation to the arena committee, was surprised to hear the pro shop was referred to council because he’d heard “through […]
For Wayne McAndrew, working as the director of education and secretary for the new Rainy River District School Board isn’t a “far north” job. A truly northern job would be working in Kashetchwan near James Bay, where he held one of his first teaching jobs in 1978. “I’ve always been […]
If you don’t feel like staying at home tomorrow night to ring in the New Year but would rather check out the festive atmosphere at local restaurants or bars, chances are something “party-like” will be going on there. And if you are picky, you’re still in luck. The selection of […]
The new $5.5-million double-rink ice surface here may have to be re-tendered after the town found out the company awarded the tender, Windfield Construction of Winnipeg, isn’t yet bondable for the project. And if it that happens, the Oct. 1 completion date could be pushed back. Mayor Glenn Witherspoon admitted […]
For most people, it would take an awful lot to tear them away from their families on Christmas Day. But Rod Salchert found the solution to that–bring your family with you. That’s how seven of his family members ended up at Knox United Church last Wednesday to help out at […]
It’s going to be a challenging new year for Cory Gosselin of Fort Frances as he heads to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children next week to undergo treatment for his scoliosis. The 15-year-old, along with his parents, Carey and Cindy, will fly to Toronto on Tuesday, with testing being done […]
Tom Ryan’s residence has escaped a date with the wrecking ball, and another Emo landmark will remain untouched thanks to its new owners. Prior to Ryan’s passing, Gordon Meyers had purchased the property. The Meyers had two decisions to consider–either move to the house or remodel the upstairs at Meyers […]
Gilbert Gustafson, 75, of Stratton, Ont., passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 1997 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. Gib was born Nov. 29, 1922 in Tait Township, Ont., where he was raised. On June 8, 1944, Gib was united in marriage to Lenora Kavanagh. He joined the Canadian […]
Winnie Cameron, 74, of 928 Victoria Ave. N., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. She was born Nov. 20, 1923 in Canning Town, England to the late James and Beatrice Lowe. In 1945, Winnie came to Canada as a […]
Stella Almira Dick, 85, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997. She was born Nov. 19, 1912 in Devlin, Ont. to the late George and Mary Farmer. Stella later moved to Fort Frances, and on Sept. […]
Clarence Charles ‘Clare’ Brennan, 85, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23 1997 at Golden Links Lodge, Winnipeg, Man., after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Avonia (Speed). He is survived by his daughter, Carolynne. Also surviving are his sister, Helen Kirkpatrick of Edmonton; brother, Bert (Marg) of Kenora […]
