Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“An Ancient Splendor” will be shown Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barwick Hall. This full-length production traces the history of God’s expression to man in the Word, whether spoken, written, or manifested in human form as Jesus, the Son of God. From creation to modern day, the […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be an old woman some day. Maybe it’s because I admired my grandmother so much–spunky, always laughing, with peppermint drops in her apron. Once, when I gave her a five-pound box of chocolates with money I earned myself, she advised […]
As a border community, residents in Fort Frances–and indeed right across Rainy River District–know firsthand the benefits of having relatively easy access to the United States via the international bridge here or crossing over at Baudette. Many families on both sides of the border are linked by marriage, and many […]
Dear sir: To the striking workers of the Association for Community Living, I am very grateful that each one of you put your futures into uncertainty so that the future of our disabled citizens–both young and old–would be one of security. Because of your strong determination, they can now have […]
To the editor: The recent court decision in favour of Métis hunting and gathering rights (R v. Powley) is a victory for everyone. When the law is upheld based upon legal, historical, and moral principles, everyone wins. Clearly this court decision is based upon knowledge not ignorance, competence instead of […]
In loving memory of Joyce Reta Walton, 74, of 851 Colonization Rd. W., Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2001 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 18, 1927 in Neepewa, Ont. to Noble and Annie Hyatt. […]
James “Jim” Plumridge, aged 68 years, of 715 Third Street West, Fort Frances, Ontario passed away at La Verendrye General Hospital on Wednesday, September 26, 2001. Jim was born September 13, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ontario to the late Lyle and Elizabeth Plumridge. On November 5, 1952, he was united […]
Steven Allan Mathews, 52, passed away Sept. 6, 2001 in Palmer, Alaska. Steven was born Jan. 12, 1949 in Bemidji, Mn. He graduated from International Falls High School in 1967 and attended two years of college. Steve served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, retiring in 1992. His […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Hogan, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001. He was born Jan. 29, 1917 in Emo, Ont. Mr. Hogan had lived most of his life in Rainy River District. He enjoyed living at his lake home […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother, Evelyn JeanetteWagner, nee Giauque, age 81, of Rivers Edge Villa, International Falls, MN., who passed away on Sept. 19, 2001 at Falls Good Samaritan Center, Int’l. Falls, MN. Evelyn was born March 18, 1920 […]
Peggy was born on September 5, 1922 in Spooner, Minnesota, and was raised as a Canadian in Fort Frances, Ontario. Peggy lived a cheerful and loving life at 19-600 Nashville St., Chatsworth, CA., 91311, until her sudden, but peaceful passing on September 20, 2001. Peggy married Harlan “Hub” Ballard, also […]
