April is the cruelest month, it’s said, and you certainly don’t have to tell that to organizers of the annual District Festival for the Performing Arts. The sudden blizzard Easter Sunday forced them to postpone the start of the festival Monday morning because one of the adjudicators could not make […]
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Dear sir: It is the early 1900s and men of vision are in the area. A dam is built across the Rainy River to harness its power. Using winches, boom hoists, pulleys, block and tackle, and other modern tools of the era, the five-year project is completed in 1909. Within […]
Dear editor: I was reading in last Thursday’s edition of the Daily Bulletin regarding the upcoming Ducks Unlimited dinner, which is held here each year. I have commented about this in the past years but I am making my opinions public this time. The Ducks Unlimited group goes to all […]
Dear sir: I’m one of your seasonal residents and I can’t wait to get back up the North Arm to my place. I’ve been searching for a site that covers ice conditions and such–both for ice-out and during the winter as to thickness road conditions on the ice. For right […]
Dear sir: On April 9, at our daily gathering around the octagonal table in the Royal Canadian Legion here, a question was brought forth: “What does one do with hazardous material?” In this case, the person was referring to old paint and paint cans. Alas, no one had an answer […]
Dear sir: Beta Sigma Phi recently held our annual “Daffodil Drive,” with proceeds going to the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. I would like to thank everyone who supported us in any way. Thank you to everyone who purchased daffodils, and to all the businesses in Fort Frances […]
In loving memory of Allan Sydney Hayes, who passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Allan was born March 5, 1922 in Burriss Township, Ont. to the late William John and Frances (Durey) Hayes. Allan leaves to mourn his cherished wife, Dorothy; […]
Jozefa Zielonko, 89, a long-time resident of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away in Winnipeg, Man. on Saturday, April 14, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Waclaw. She is survived by her children, son, Anthony, wife, Diane, and three grandchildren of Winnipeg, Man., daughter, Gladys, and husband, Earl Robertson, of […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father, and friend, Harry Dokuchie, on Friday, April 13, 2001 while awaiting cardiac surgery. Harry was born Aug. 29, 1946 in Fort Frances, Ont. but later moved to Thunder Bay, Ont., where he made his home. Harry leaves […]
Sigurd M. Paulson, 89, of Pinecrest Home for the Aged, Kenora, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Lake of the Woods United Church Chapel in Sioux Narrows, Ont.
In loving memory of Edna Miller, 82, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away Monday, April 9, 2001 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances. Edna is survived by her sons, Gary Miller and wife, Diane, of Fort Frances, Ont., and Jack Miller of Sapawe, Ont.; grandson, Darren […]
