It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished wife and mother on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mona was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Emo, Ont., and spent her early years in Barwick, Ont. She “came over” to Kenora, Ont. […]
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Barbara Rose McLeod, 76, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004. Mrs. McLeod was born Dec. 1, 1927 in Emo, Ont., where she was raised. She began her teaching career in Finland, Ont. and later taught […]
Mary Donalda Reid (nee Hughes) passed away Aug. 10, 2004 at the Kelly Care Centre in Summerland, B.C. after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman B. Reid, in 1990; and a sister, Martha Whitley, in 1995. She is survived by her brother, David Hughes of Fort […]
William Joseph Malinosky of St. Mary’s parish died at Rainycrest Home for the Aged on Aug. 19, 2004. He was born April 22, 1931 at Timmins, Ont. and resided for most of his life in Fort Frances, where he attended local schools and subsequently taught in them from 1950-1986. He […]
Money talks, as we all well know, but can it spell the difference between a gold medal and fourth place at the Olympics? We’re not talking about money for training here. Obviously, it takes funding to train athletes to compete at a world-class level. Rather, it’s the money many athletes […]
Dear sir: After some serious thought, I felt compelled to write this letter to the editor and the citizens of Fort Frances. Recently, I was involved in a funeral procession. Not too long ago, I might have seen a few in their vehicles not bother to show respect by pulling […]
Dear sir: Another successful soccer season has come to an end and I would like to take the time to reflect on the 2004 season. The month of May brought about some big changes for our league. A new executive was voted in, a constitution—defining the league—was drawn up, and […]
Dear Mike: In its first provincial budget, the McGuinty Liberal government announced the de-listing of adult eye examinations, along with removing chiropractic and some physiotherapy care. The public outcry has been great as people understand the importance of regular eye health examinations. What do we know right now? Children aged […]
Dear editor: In newspaper reports earlier this month, NDP MPP Gilles Bisson said the Liberal government has failed to deliver on a promise to provide more tags to moose hunters. He is off target. This year, 392 more tags are being allocated to resident moose hunters than were issued in […]
Aristotle once said, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” But how often do we rush through the day without taking a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us? As we all well know, Northwestern Ontario is home to some of the most picturesque scenes […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, with family present, of John Rogoza, 86, into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born March 14, 1918 in Gardenton, Man. to the late William […]
