Local News from Across the Rainy River District
You are reading the first sentence of my first sports column in the Fort Frances Times. After weeks of fretting over a solid opening, I decided to settle for the straight forward and oh-so-obvious hook (if you’re looking to turn the page, I don’t blame you). That’s the best I […]
I sat in my cottage garden yesterday, but there was little healing evident. My mums are blossoming late this year. My impatiens plants are straggly, as are the few blooming phlox plants. My herbs are lackadaisical. The geraniums have only one or two bright red blossoms. About the only thriving […]
Ida Moen, 85, of 425 Nelson St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly at her residence Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. Ida was born Nov. 1, 1915 in Fort Frances to the late Natale and Maria DeBenedet. At an early age, she quit school to look after her family. On June […]
Dina Perin, 80, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, formerly of 1008 Walker Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. Dina was born Dec. 29, 1920 in Pordenone, Italy to the late Angelo and Emilia Martin. On Jan. 25, 1941, she was united in […]
Born to Tasha Glover and Dwayne Strom, of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby boy, Zachary Lee, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on September 11, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
With family members at his side, Jim passed away on Monday, September 17, 2001 at La Verendrye Health Care Centre. Born April 16, 1916 in Burriss, Ontario. Jim is survived by his wife Lois, three sons, Dennis of Kenora, Glenn (Judy) and Gordon (Nancy) of Fort Frances. Grandchildren, Kelly Witherspoon, […]
Harry Zub, 81, a resident of Falls Good Samaritan Center in International Falls, Mn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 at his residence. Born Nov. 27, 1919 at Fort Frances, Ont., he grew up there but moved to International Falls in the 1940s. He also served in the Royal Canadian […]
It is with sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Omer Mervin Williamson, 64, on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Omer as born Aug. 6, 1937 in Rainy River, Ont. and lived most of his early years on […]
In case you missed it Monday night, Dan Rather, long-time anchor of the CBS Evening News, broke down not once, but twice, during his appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. It was clear right from the outset that Dan was choking back tears, his lips trembling, his voice […]
For the front-line New York City reporter, this was the ultimate story, his career-builder, and he jumped at it. Five thousand or more people gone up in smoke. Why this story of the World Trade Center disaster has topped even the Second World War! Any reporter on the job is […]
The Lake Superior Day of Encouragement invites you to a day celebration and training–featuring workshops for deacons, elders, pastors, caregivers, and youth and worship leaders–on Saturday, Sept. 29 starting at 10 a.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. The theme is “One In Christ” (Ephesians 4:3), presented by Roy […]
Last Friday, I went to my aerobics class. Look up. Look down. Look over your shoulder. Then over the other shoulder. Do windshield wipers with your feet. And so on. As usual, we sat in a mirrored room with music playing. And to my surprise, I actually enjoyed the exercise […]
