Dear Sir: On a pre-Christmas trip to Fort Frances, I experienced a flat tire on my car that had just been winter-serviced and travel-checked in Kenora. The day was a Sunday and I drove very carefully to the only open place I could find so early in the morning, hoping […]
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Dear sir: This is Rapid Robert again, trying to put my thoughts down on paper. I have written several letters on appreciation by us people who are fortunate to live in this district. I’ve written about Hydro and their work in adverse conditions much of the time, and I’ve written […]
Dear editor: On behalf of the parents and organizing committee of last weekend’s Fort Frances Bantam ‘A’ tournament, we would like to offer a big thank you to Carol and her canteen staff. Through the entire weekend, even before 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the canteen was open and […]
Ed Rinas, 70, of Crozier, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born July 16, 1931 in Fort Frances, Ont. Ed attended school in Fort Frances and then in his younger years moved to Sudbury, where he worked in the mining […]
Clifford (Cliff) Peterson, 84, passed away at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2002. He was born March 27, 1917 in Chapple, Ont. to the late Sweyn and Rudie Peterson. Cliff is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elaine; and his sister, […]
Elsie Simila, 85, of Burriss, Ont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Arnold, on May 19, 1996; parents, Warner and Ida Hovi; and brother, Eddie. She is survived by her close friend and caregiver, Wayne Maki. […]
It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dennis passed away Jan. 4, 2002 at home at the age of 62. Dennis’ memory will be cherished by his devoted wife of 37 years, Sharon; his three children, […]
Pastor Robert Ek, 74, of Nickel Lake, Ont., passed away as a result of an accident near his residence Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Born and raised in rural southern Minnesota, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Mn., following a brief term of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]
