Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
You gotta love “Plan B.” For all you uninitiated out there, “Plan B” is a curling term used to describe when something good happens from a shot that wasn’t called. For instance, when the skip wants a draw and his third delivers a triple take-out, or angle raise. Or when […]
This year’s World Day of Prayer was held last Friday evening at St. Patrick’s Church, with churches from the local ministerial association all in attendance. The service was written by the Women of Romania, and ladies of each church gave readings. A social hour followed. The annual Pro-Life tea and […]
The hockey community in Powell River probably will be buzzing by April. The town in British Columbia, just northwest of Vancouver, is gearing up to host the 2002 Allan Cup—a showcase of the top senior men’s ‘AAA’ teams from across the country. The host Regals are two-time Allan Cup winners, […]
Growing up in the north country of New York State, I know all about snow. Big snows. Snowblowers, snowballs, and snow forts. White-outs. Being snowbound for days and driving through snow tunnels with 12-foot banks on each side of the road. Lake-effect snows. Unlike Lake Superior, which freezes over late […]
Dr. Pete Sarsfield has taken the Northwestern Health Unit’s anti-smoking crusade a big step further by notifying municipalities in the Rainy River and Kenora districts that second-hand smoke is a “health hazard.” This, in turn, opens the door to possible legal action down the road if municipalities don’t voluntarily pass […]
