It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Grace Chambers. Grace passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at the age of 86 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. She was born June 30, 1916 in McGillvray Township, Ont. to the late Charles and Agnes […]
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In loving memory of Elisabeth (Betty) H. Neill, age 63 years, who died unexpectedly at home, on Saturday, February 15, 2003. She was born November 10, 1939 in Old Hamstocks Mains, East Lothian, Scotland, where she attended public school. She also went to school for one year in Lerwick, Shetland, […]
Ron MacGregor, 69, of 427 Fourth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly and peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003. He was born Oct. 7, 1933 in Fort Frances to the late Malcolm and Grace McGregor. Ron attended Robert Moore School […]
Noreen (Howells) Korpi, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born June 24, 1917 in Folkstone, England to the late William and Grace Brown. Noreen came to Canada on Jan. 4, 1919 and settled in Patullo […]
Edward (Eddie) Grouette, 61, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. He was born June 27, 1941 in Steinbach, Man. Eddie is survived by his son, Glen Edward Chepil of Fort Frances, Ont.; daughter, Sandra Marjorie Chepil, and grandchildren, Alicia May Young and Matthew James Young, […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Walter Edgar Johnson regretfully announces his passing on Feb. 9, 2003. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Carol of Bergland, Ont., Colleen (John) Punt of Langley, B.C., Donald (Jane) of Princeton, B.C., Marlane (Tony) Boothby of Surrey, B.C., Allan […]
Patricia McDonald, 73, of Emo, Ont., passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003. She was born Oct. 3, 1929 in Chapple Township, Ont. to the late Charles and Flora “Renie” Brigham. “Pat” will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kenneth McDonald […]
Government ministers and MPs were lining up to praise it. Opposition members and special interest groups were quick to slam it. Ahh, yes, it’s federal budget time. Rookie Finance minister John Manley yesterday afternoon unveiled the largest increase in spending (11.1 percent) in more than 20 years and, as expected, […]
Dear editor: I would like to make a few remarks about a comment that was made on TV the other day regarding the inability of Canada to warn its citizens of terrorist attacks in a timely fashion like the U.S. can because we do not have a national warning system […]
Dear sir: I have owned Birch Point Camp for 22 years now, and it is very confusing and disheartening to see how our government has been hammering us down every step of the way. The laws are always changing and making it almost impossible to keep our resorts open. We […]
Dear sir: I am a graduate of the Class of 1995 at Fort Frances High School, and I attended the “chem-free” party we had that year. It was the epitome of my high school career and a turning point in my life. The party was a safe way for the […]
Dear Mike: Last Thursday and Friday evenings’ centennial program and showcase of the performing arts at the Townshend Theatre not only entertained the public, but raised money which allows district children to benefit from participation in a local festival. On behalf of the Rainy River District Music Festival Association committee, […]
