Pearl McFee passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at the Maples Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, Man. Pearl was predeceased by her husband, Vaughn, in 1971; sister, Gertie; and brother, John. She leaves to cherish her memory son, Darren and wife, Audrey; and grandchildren, Tyler and Larissa. Pearl was […]
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Charles Edward “Charlie” Sharp, 79, of Stratton, Ont., passed away Monday, July 28, 2003 in Winnipeg, Man. Charlie was born in Stratton and had lived all his life there. He had worked as a general contractor in the district, and had enjoyed operating his backhoe and trucks. He also had […]
Melvin Donald Shrumm, 61, of Hazlet, Sask., a retired farmer and grader operator for the RM of Pittville, passed away July 3, 2003 at the Prairie Health Care Centre in Cabri, Sask. Mel was born Sept. 23, 1941 in Emo, Ont. He grew up on his parents’ farm near Stratton, […]
Mrs. Else Fischer (nee Stoss), of Medicine Hat, Alta., beloved wife of the late Arthur Fischer, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at the age of 84. Else leaves to cherish her memory four children, Hannelore (Ulke) Helder of Bergland, Ont., Ralf (Odette) Fischer […]
Dear sir: I would first like to congratulate Mike Allison and his family on the recent news of him being inducted into Northwestern Ontario’s Sports Hall of Fame. I could not think of a more worthy candidate. But Mike was much more than a hockey player. My sister, Cindy, who […]
Dear sir: To everyone who helped make the inaugural Rick Pearson Memorial golf tournament an overwhelming success. I am sitting here with a picture of Rick smiling out at me and a beautiful painting by Greg Bird hanging above, given to us by Tracy and Dennis Roach, and I am […]
Dear editor: Phase II of the Alberton road surfacing project has now been successfully completed with Bone, Stewart, Pihulak, and a second mile of Ducharme Road being surfaced. This will result in a significant savings to the taxpayers of Alberton over the years as it eliminates the need for summer […]
Dear sir: I was an employee at the Red Dog Inn for two-and-a-half years. Although I have not been there as long as my fellow employees, some 20+ years, the impact of its sudden closure is still just as devastating. How do you go on with your life as usual […]
Dear sir: Visiting Fort Frances from Phoenix, Ariz. during this centennial year, I was very impressed to read in the Centennial Edition of the Times (April, 2003) all of the articles on businesses and friends. But I was surprised when I read about the “ice business” not mentioning “Gosselin Bros.” […]
Dear sir: Would you please give me the space in your paper to say thank you. To the Town of Fort Frances, the cemetery board, and the florists and workers who have both cemeteries in such beautiful condition. The flowers look the best I have seen in years. Also, the […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Douglas Eugene Bone at the age of 76 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Douglas was born June 9, 1927 in Fort Frances to Lloyd and Lillian Bone. He was […]
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Harry Kitzul on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with his family at his side. Harry is survived by his wife, Eva Dorreen Kitzul, his wife of 52 years. He also will be lovingly remembered […]
