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, […]
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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 […]
By Harry Vandetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
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 […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
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 […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
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 […]
