Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
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 […]
Eveline Marie Derhak passed away at Hillsdale Manor on Monday, May 20, 2002 in her 72nd year. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Derhak; dear mother of Katherine Derhak of Oshawa, William Derhak of Courtice, and Allen Derhak of Waterloo; and dear sister of Florence Boucher, Rose […]
Suddenly and surrounded by love and her family at her side, Lorelei passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. from a massive brain aneurysm. Lorelei was born Sept. 14, 1955 in Kenora, Ont., the eldest child of Larry and Gail (Roblin) Beaucage. She […]
