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 […]
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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 […]
In loving memory of Nora Mary Almskog, 89, of Atikokan, Ont., who passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan. Nora was born May 12, 1912 in Mountain Grove, Ont. to Neil and Stella Kellar. She spent most of her life in Rainy River District. […]
With his family by his side, Peder Morken, 89, of Harris Hill, Ont., passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 at the Rainy River Hospital in Rainy River, Ont. He was born June 18, 1912 in Roseau, Mn. to the late Martin and Kari Morken. In 1914, at an early age, […]
Mrs. Elli Aina Hellin Tyrvainen, 76, a resident of 206 Windsor St., Thunder Bay, Ont., passed away at her residence Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002. Born in Ahtari, Finland, she immigrated to Canada in February, 1952. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Elli enjoyed music, studying history and philosophy, and writing […]
Wildred Irene Flinders, 84, of 1225 Third St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. She was born July 20, 1917 in Fort Frances to the late William and Sarah Carter. Mrs. Flinders had lived all of her life […]
Many of us here feel badly about current events in Israel and the continued murder of Jewish people. Our sympathies stem from the friendships experienced in this town with some fine Jewish merchants who certainly were among the founders of our New Atlantis! Now they have all moved away and […]
