Dear sir: Here is a riddle for all you fine people of Fort Frances: Question: Why did the red chicken cross Scott Street? Answer: To get page two of her tax bill from the neighbours! Have a great day, everyone! (Signed), Carla Kibiuk
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Dear sir: The controversial added tournament on Rainy Lake—Denny’s 30 Rainy Lake Invitational—has hit home as it is the third derby on the lake on this year. And you can say three more walleye tournaments on the Rainy River at the Town of Rainy River, Emo, and the mini-one at […]
Richard Clayton Treftlin, after a short and courageous bout with illness, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002 at Scarborough General Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Isabelle; loving father of Craig (Kim), Chris (Sabrira), and Michael; wonderful grandfather to Heather and Deborah; […]
Tom Pocock, 58, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. He was born Feb. 5, 1944 in Fort William, Ont. Tom will be greatly missed by his wife, Verna (nee Ellman), whom he married July 5, 1963; children, Kevin, Sandra, and Ken; daughters-in-law, Lisa and Beryl; […]
Peacefully, with loving family at her side, Ma’s spirit was released on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 in New York. Ma was the mother of 10; the grandmother of 33; and the great-grandmother of 25. In addition to her children, Ma left a legacy of love, generosity, and forgiveness. She accepted […]
Ronald “Ron” Jewett, 62, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Sept. 21, 1939 in Emo, Ont. to the late Lyle and Geniveve Jewett. Ron was raised in North Branch, Ont. He loved […]
Grant Hadley, 45, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 following a brief hospital stay at Kingston, Ont. He was born July 7, 1957, the youngest child of the late Ben and Lila Hadley of Barwick, Ont. He attended Barwick Consolidated School and later Fort Frances High School. For the last […]
Clara Frazer (nee Quinn), 72, of Trail, B.C., passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2002 at Kiro Manor after a lengthy illness. Clara was born Aug. 9, 1930 in Bedford, Ont. Clara will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Earl; her daughters, Lorrie (John) Walmsley of Toronto, and […]
The snowy-haired lady who presided over much of our community for so many years has gone now. She is still discussed for her long working hours, and because she carried such a great load of responsibility for only one person! Connie Holland viewed downtown Scott Street from her upstairs office […]
Pre-season results are like election promises. They’re significant at the time they happen, but usually mean little when all is said and done. So keep the victory parade plans for the Borderland Thunder on hold for now. But don’t shrug off the squad’s championship performance at last weekend’s annual SIJHL […]
The United Church Women’s rummage sale is being held this coming Friday (Sept. 20) from noon–2 p.m. at the church hall. There will be brown bags available for $2. There will be good ol’ home baking on hand. Pie and coffee also can be purchased. • • • The Emo Branch of […]
