Mary Clarissa “Chris” passed away peacefully July 4, 2003 at the age of 92 at Lions Gate Hospital in West Vancouver, B.C. Chris was predeceased by her husband, Floyd Linquist (June 30, 1996); only son, Arthur (April 2, 1998); parents, Mary Lavinia and Ted Sexton; brother, Fred; and sister, Jessie. […]
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John Makarenko, 74, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Thursday, July 17, 2003. John was born June 16, 1929 in Fort Frances and had lived here all his life. He worked for 23 years for the Fort Frances-Rainy River Board […]
To the editor: I find it interesting that a neighbouring community would not carry a story which affects well over 330 families in Dryden—the Weyerhaeuser layoffs of 330 union people and some staff members. The announcement was made on Tuesday, in time for your Wednesday paper which we get here […]
Dear sir: Congratulations to Carla Rogozinski and all the volunteers who helped out with this year’s Kid-Pro fishing tournament on a job well done. Also, to the businesses who donated all of the great prizes and participation gifts to the children; to the anglers who generously gave their time and […]
Dear sir: I wish to thank publicly Pam Hawley of the Fort Frances Museum and the members of the La Verendrye Parkway committee for erecting a plaque about the mercantile firm of Watson and Lloyd and Lloyd’s Tourist Emporium. The Lloyd Boat Line began in 1940 with the “Cascadia,” making […]
To the Editor: Correct me if I am wrong, is there not a bylaw in this town that prohibits riding bikes on walkways? If that is the case, then every person that does so is breaking the law. What is the point of spending time and money to put in […]
Dear sir: On June 28, at 2 p.m. in the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29, veterans were awarded with a 50-year continuous service medal. On presenting this medal, Branch president Lance Halstead and awards chairman, Noris Piccinato stated what an honour it was for the legion to present this medal […]
After a courageous battle with cancer Florence Foy passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on the 16th of July, 2003. Florence Foy was born Dec. 9, 1933 on the Little Eagle/Couchiching First Nation, at her grandparents’ home on Frog Creek. She was the second of the nine […]
Floyd “Bud” Johanson (Johnson) passed away peacefully June 28, 2003 at Roseau Area Hospital at the age of 70. Floyd is survived by his children, Mike (Sarah) Johanson, Theresa Ann (Brian Wiese), James (Gina) Johanson, and Dieter (Michelle) Johanson; grandchildren, Trish, Larry, Rosie, Ashley, Jessica Desiree, and Jerrica; brother, Sonny […]
Ashley Andy passed away suddenly June 28, 2003. Ashley was born March 6, 1983 in Rainy River, Ont. and lived all his life in Big Grassy River First Nation, Ont. Ashley was raised by his aunt, Gladys Andy (Bryan Andy), for 17 years. As Ashley grew up, his uncles, Leonard […]
“I will not give a single rock of this land to the Kremlin or a handful of soil of this garden to Washington I will not give a thorn of the roses of this land to Germany. I swear to Almighty Allah that I may die, but I will Not […]
There’s a long-standing formula when it comes to the establishment of elite athletes. Have them grow up in a large metropolis area, receive the best coaching money can buy, have them train at top-notch facilities, and give them that extra push by having them face a wealth of premium competition […]
