It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing away of Lucien Eugene Lambert, 89, of Fort Frances on Sunday, March 10, 2002. He died peacefully with his family at his side. Lucien was born June 30, 1912 in Pinewood, Ont., to Eugene and Delina Lambert. He spent […]
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Alarm bells should be ringing in municipal offices across the Rainy River district since the release of the 2001 census results on Tuesday. The overall population of the district has declined by 4.4 percent. Statistics Canada numbers show a Fort Frances drop of 5.4 percent to a population of 8,315. […]
Dear sir: There seems to be a controversy growing over whether or not parents who choose to educate their children outside the public education system should be allowed a tax credit. I think it’s a small step in the right direction. It is ultimately parents’ responsibility that their children are […]
Dear sir: Here we go again. Over twenty year ago, the town of Fort Frances faced the same problem which it is facing now–population decline and lost tourism. One cause of this problem now is the same as it was back then. Once again a bandaid has been applied to […]
Dear sir: Just a few words of thanks and praise to the girls & guys who dedicate their time and professionalism to make other people’s days a success at the Branch #29 Emo Legion. My wife and I had the honour of seeing our son get married March 2, 2002. […]
Dear sir: The Northwest Ontario Recycle Association (NORA) has been, and still is, looked upon as a model program by recycling groups such as the Association of Municipal Recycling Co-ordinators and Corporations Supporting Recycling. Recent news reports and statements by municipal officials undoubtedly have raised uncertainty in the minds of […]
Dear sir: As I ponder the debate on smoking taking place in Fort Frances, I hope people realize that cigarette smoke is only one small cause of air pollution. A few months ago, a train derailment in Minot, N.D. released poison gases into the air. There was death and injury […]
As a former volunteer firefighter and emergency responder for more than 15 years, I have responded to many different and challenging emergencies. Over the years, I have been exposed to—and encountered—many dangerous situations at fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical calls. A few years ago, I arrived on scene at […]
Whoever decreed “let there be mirth and merriment” must have meant to include music, especially the brass big band music like Fort Frances knew in every celebration on both sides of the border until about 20 years ago. Through war and peace, this band brought us the theme songs of […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
With the hockey season shortly coming to an end, there is one more tournament, called “Tony’s” and Tony Bliss invites liniment and recreational teams to participate in his arena fundraiser, tourney and dance this Friday and Saturday. The dance goes from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., with music by Yowza. […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
As I read the headlines regarding Mark Messier’s sub-par season, I can’t help but remember an old bit from a stand-up comedian. You know, one of those clever “observational humour” types a la Jerry Seinfeld. He said there comes a time in life when you’ve become a little too old […]
Rudolf (“Rudy”) Lichtenstein, born in 1910, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in Pine Acres Home in Westbank, B.C., where he had received loving care for more than three years. He leaves his loving wife, Sheri-Ann of Kelowna, B.C., and her sons, Raymond and David, and their families; as well […]
