District residents seldom see and feel the effects of high winds and tornados. That changed Tuesday. From Morson, to Nestor Falls, through Clearwater and Devlin on past Fort Frances, winds have disrupted the lives of residents. The winds were particularly severe in Morson where houseboats were tossed and flipped like […]
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Dear sir: I am trying to trace any descendants of Peter Douglas Craig and his wife, Christina Elder. Peter was born in Scone, Perth, Scotland on July 27, 1866 and Christina was born in Perth on March 11, 1871. They married on Jan. 1, 1892 in Dundee. I recently have […]
Dear editor: I am writing in regards to a problem that exists within the district. The problem is unemployment among people who are living with a mental illness. The Ministry of Health recently released a publication entitled “Making It Work.” In this publication, it is stated that a necessary component […]
Dear editor: I am writing this letter in response to a discussion I had with my daughter’s friends who live in southern Ontario. It is a short note telling her how northern residents are being discriminated against when it comes to health care. As a cancer patient, I have had […]
Dear editor: A letter appeared in a number of Canadian newspapers with the heading “Strict gun laws needed,” or something similar. The letter was written by the President of the Canada Safety Council. The writer may not be aware of it, but Canada has had very stringent handgun regulations since […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Bruyere announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 14, 1926 and came to Canada as a war bride following her marriage, […]
In loving memory of Andy McQuaker, 80, of Rainy River, Ont., who passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at the McKellar Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Andy was born Jan. 22, 1921 in Rainy River. He moved to the Stratton area, joining Jennie and William Minty and their families, after […]
With deepest sorrow we wish to announce the passing of Shannon W. McTavish, 67, of La Vallee, Ont., on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born July 3, 1934 in Fort Frances, and had lived all her life in Rainy River […]
