In loving memory of David Andy, 63, of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont., who passed away Sunday, June 2, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. David was born Aug. 14, 1938 in Rainy River, Ont. to John and Olga Andy. He spent most of his life in […]
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Mrs. Pearl Nastor, 81, passed away in the Stouffville-Markham Hospital on May 24, 2002 with her family at her side. Pearl lived in Fort Frances, Ont. from 1952 until 1989. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1986. Pearl is survived by two sons, Robert (Louise) of Thunder Bay, […]
In loving memory of our dear husband and father who passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on April 8, 2002 in Paradise Island, Bahamas with his beloved wife, Lynn, at his side. Their deep and abiding love was evident to all who knew them. Tony was born March 21, 1948 in […]
How painfully ironic that news Fort St. Pierre and the Lookout Tower at Pither’s Point have been closed indefinitely due to their shoddy condition came the same week the Sunset Country Museums Network spring meeting here was told preserving museums and historic sites helps drive the economy. Historic sites bring […]
Rains evidently have returned as faithfully as of old and Rainy River valley has never again been threatened with becoming a Saskatchewan wasteland like we barely managed to avoid in my first year of haymaking, about 1960. I had just acquired a fully-cleared farm that in later years proved capable […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
Although I’ve covered four fishing derbies in person in my current 13-month stay here, I’m the last guy who will claim to know anything about the sport. Oh sure, it’s inevitable that I’ve picked up a few pointers, have gotten more comfortable with the jargon, and the general understanding of […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
The Emo and area hospital auxiliary is holding its annual “Strawberry Social” on Friday, June 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo hospital cafeteria. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. There also will be a door prize. Auxiliary president Heather Oltsher and the membership wish to see you there […]
When I grew up, “I’m reading” was an acceptable excuse when my mother called me to help make supper. And it was always true. I was always reading. That’s why I didn’t know how to cook when I got married. I voraciously read the books in our country school library. […]
Roy Galusha, 76, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Barwick, Ont., passed away Monday, June 3, 2002 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Piney, Man. to the late Edwin and Nettie Galusha. Roy moved to Bergland, Ont. at […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Shepanski announces her sudden passing on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mary was born Aug. 4 in Meleb, Man., the eldest daughter of Barbara and Frank Baliant. She was united in marriage […]
Betty Johnson, 72, of Stanjikoming First Nation, Ont., passed away Friday, May 31, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Dec. 5, 1929 in Seine River First Nation, Ont. Betty grew up at Seine River but in later years moved to Stanjikoming First Nation, […]
Thomas Bernard Cox, 74, of 12 Grenville St., Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Atikokan General Hospital. Throughout a 26-month struggle with cancer, in which he successfully rallied twice, Tom displayed characteristic courage, humour, and a positive mental attitude. Tom Cox was born in Fort […]
