Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Among the many memories that came out of the past 100 years since this charming community was first established, I believe possibly our first serious industry has too long been forgotten. Look around this town and you will recognize few major buildings of red brick. But the fact there are […]
Lori Gregory is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Now anyone who has ever worked at the Times or knows Lori, our national ad rep and accounts receivable bookkeeper, knows the above statement is the ultimate of understatements. Come spring time (a.k.a. Stanley Cup playoff time), the wall to the left […]
Joan McGibbon, co-ordinator of the Emo Toy Library and Resource Centre, said it was with regret that they said goodbye to Josette Vargas, who served as assistant co-ordinator and co-ordinator of the ETL over the past 12 years. ETL is pleased to announce April Siemens is the new assistant co-ordinator. […]
The inaugural Emo Walleye Classic, which runs May 31-June 1 on the Rainy River, is a welcomed addition to the fishing circuit around Northwestern Ontario. In fact, the Emo derby already has scored a coup—before the boats have even hit the water—by being sanctioned as a qualifying tournament for the […]
Dear sir: I had the privilege, as part of the delegation from Perth, Ont., to attend the 11th International and 5th National Conference on Safe Communities. What a privilege this was for me! The organizers under the leadership of Doug Anderson put together an event that was top-notch and would […]
Dear editor: Having been a subscriber for many years, my wife and I have enjoyed your fine newspaper, bringing back memories of our lives both in business and family living. Fort Frances is still our home town in our hearts, enjoying our visits there from time to time. Norma and […]
Dear sir: I have an idea for the upcoming town centennial—namely a series of maps, numbered and identified, for 1903, 1923, 1943, 1963, 1983, and 2003. These maps would show the many changes in businesses, schools, parks, and prominent buildings. This idea is prompted by a “game” played with my […]
Jacqueline E. Gushuliak (nee Wreggitt) passed away in the early morning of Thursday, May 23, 2002. She had been born April 24, 1941 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Madeline Perreault (later McTavish) and Roy Wreggitt. Jackie was united in marriage to Matt Gushuliak on April 10, 1969. The two were […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Reginald Dupuis announce his passing on Friday, May 24, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Reginald was born July 8, 1928 in Alberton Township, Ont. to the late Julius and Lucie Dupuis. On Sept. 4, 1954, he […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” McRae announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Bob, born Dec. 17, 1956, was the only and favourite son of Verna Tkachyk. He was a good-hearted and thoughtful man […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Wreggitt announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at the age of 58. He had lived most of his adult life in Toronto, Ont. with his wife, Catherine, and his children, Terry Jr. and Cassandra.
