Born to Mark and Heather, nee Honka, of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a baby girl, Noelle Kaya Naomi, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001.
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Eric McConnell, 82, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. He was born Jan. 20, 1919 in Fort Frances to the late Jack and Elizabeth McConnell. In his earlier years, he played junior hockey with different […]
Finance minister Paul Martin, in his budget Monday, has proven he’s a master juggler, capable of tackling the crises of the day while holding to fiscal responsibility. The budget may not be what Rainy River District would want, but it does address the need for this area’s residents to feel […]
I just wanted to write a quick thank you to the two students who did such a wonderful job painting the windows of the BIA office (front of Rainy Lake Hotel). Randi Caldwell and Tracy Treflin, both from Fort Frances High School, were willing to come on their own free […]
By Harry Vendetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
After the most memorable Christmas our town ever knew, they left us for six years to help win the war—first by slaying the forests of Scotland and then plunging into European combat. Later, they would introduce us to their bonny war brides, mostly from Edinburgh, and it’s been a different, […]
For all those district kids who headed off to college or university for the first time this fall, the old song, “I’ll be home for Christmas,” suddenly has new meaning. Why, it may even bring a tear to the ’ol eye—even though they’d never admit it. Yes, the excitement and […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
It recently was brought to my attention that the Canadian Mint will issue a gold coin worth $200 in honour of the Winnipeg Falcons—the team that won the first-ever Olympic ice hockey gold medal in 1920. The coin could be a real collectible for the sports lover in your family. […]
Milt Guba
This Week In Emo
This Week In Emo
Barwick Community Church will host its annual Christmas banquet this Sunday (Dec. 16), followed by musical entertainment featuring the Longnecker family. Everyone is welcome, noted Pastor Leslie Abbott. A reminder a community Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day (Dec. 25) at 1 p.m. at Knox United Church in Emo. […]
Ronald (Ron) W. Martin passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, Man. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001. He was born in McIrvine Township, Ont., in 1918. He had lived in various parts of Canada, including Sioux Lookout, Kenora, Calgary, Thunder Bay, and most recently Winnipeg. Ron was a member of the Masonic […]
It is with tremendous sadness, that the family of Karen Elizabeth Morrison announce her passing after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen died peacefully on December 2, 2001 at home surrounded by the love and support of her family and friends. Karen was born April 6, 1945 to Fritz and […]
By Harry Vandetti
Just Passing By
Just Passing By
Beginning about right now, we would open our annual sales campaign that resulted in sending a Fort Frances boy or girl away for a week on a Christmas trip to a U.S. city. And believe me, this got exciting here back in the ’50s! As agent then for the Winnipeg […]
Reuben Villagracia
A Reuben With A View
A Reuben With A View
I had never been more embarrassed to be from Thunder Bay than I was Friday night. Some background info on why I’d say such a thing would probably help. Upon meeting the coaching staff of this year’s local KC PeeWee ‘AA’ travelling team in September, assistant coach Bob Dobransky handed […]
