The Rainy River District School Board was right in re-affirming its position that David Kircher had, indeed, breached the trustee Code of Conduct and equally correct in handing down the lightest consequence—a letter of reprimand from board chairman Michael Lewis. The best news from last night’s board meeting, however, was […]
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Glen Jackson Dear editor: On behalf of all the curlers taking part in the recent truckers’ and loggers’ bonspiel in Stratton, we all would like to say a great big thank you to Sandra Williams for once again organizing, finding sponsors, and cooking that great banquet meal to make this […]
Will Labovitch Dear editor: Greetings from south of the border. Here in Minnesota, attempts to start a third party movement by the Independence party (a.k.a. Jesse Ventura’s party) have ended in victories for the Conservative-like Republicans due to vote splitting among the Democrats. This even happened in International Falls as […]
Years ago, I loved gardening. I wasn’t a wonderful gardener, but spent many happy hours digging in the dirt. I loved the feel of the soft, mellow soil on my bare feet. When we first moved to Kansas 40 years ago, it took a while to find out how different […]
William Conrad “Con” Sharp, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a courageous battle with cancer. Con was born Oct. 28, 1926 in Stratton, Ont. to Theresa and Dave Sharp. He lived, worked, and stayed in Northwestern Ontario […]
Denise M. Bluebird (“Hazhwebinsik”), 54, of Nett Lake, Mn., formerly of New Haven, Conn., passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Essentia Health (St. Mary’s Hospital) in Duluth, Mn. She was born in Hartford, Conn. on Dec. 13, 1956 and grew up in New Haven. She served in the […]
In loving memory of Carrie Elizabeth Flovick-Brannan, 96, who passed away at her residence in Princess Court Long-Term Care Home in Dryden, Ont. on Monday, March 28, 2011 with her family by her side. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Melvin (Roberta), Douglas, and Randy (Yvonne); son-in-law, Leo Danis; sister-in-law, […]
Iris Corinne McQuaker passed away Thursday, March 31 2011 at her residence at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. She was born April 27, 1925 in Stratton, Ont. to Harold and Elizabeth Pearson. Iris was educated in Stratton, Emo, and Fort Frances, graduating from Grade 13 in […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharen Ann Marie Socholotuk (Sam), 54, announces her passing on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. after a long battle with cancer. Sharen was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, July 26, 1956 to […]
Voter turnout has been dismal of late—and there’s every indication in the early stages of Campaign ’11 that it may dip even lower when Canadians head back to the polls on May 2. Sure, part of the problem is voter fatigue. We’re now into our fourth election in seven years […]
Carole and Randy Wilde Dear editor: For all those public school tax supporters who voted for David Kircher in the last election, he needs your support now. Please show your support by attending the next public school board meeting on Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at Robert Moore School. […]
